At Film Ireland, we’re proud to highlight and celebrate the work of Palestinian filmmakers, as well as cinema that engages meaningfully with the region and its people. Through our reviews, we take a closer look at the vital work being made, while our podcasts explore the craft, process and perspectives behind it - conversations and stories that are more important than ever.
In the second part of this conversation, Daniele Rugo reflects on the ethical and political questions at the heart of Life Support, from the absence of independent reporting in Gaza to the responsibility of filmmakers to preserve testimony without eclipsing the people whose lives it records.
In the first part of this in-depth conversation, filmmaker Daniele Rugo discusses Life Support, bearing witness to the devastation in Gaza, and the role of documentary cinema in challenging dominant narratives.
Rachel Walshe reflects on Daniele Rugo’s urgent documentary, where medical workers bear witness to Gaza’s devastation, preserving stories of survival, loss and resilience.
Khushi Jain gets a preview peak at the power, politics and pure personality of short films on offer at the Arab Film Club.
Neil Cadieux speaks out with his review of AEMI programme 'Our Tongues in Exile'.
22 powerful short films: Steven Dávila reviews From Ground Zero which screened as part of Docs Ireland.