A House in Jerusalem
Showtime: Sunday, 12 November, 2:00 PM, Innis Town Hall
Muayad Alayan, Palestine, UK, the Netherlands, 103’, 2023
In English, Hebrew, and Arabic, with English Subtitles
Official Selection, IFF Rotterdam 2023, Canadian Premiere
The director of the audience favorite Reports on Sarah and Saleem (2019) returns to the Diaspora Film Festival with this timely story about reconciliation, peace, and co-existence in this tumultuous corner of the world.
Young Rebecca is forced to move with her father from the UK to Jerusalem, in the hopes that a new beginning can help her heal from her mother’s sudden death. Soon after settling into an old house, a series of mysterious events begin that lead her meet the ghost of a Palestinian girl who was separated from her family. Diving deep into the mystery of the house and the mystical city of Jerusalem, Rebecca sets out on an enigmatic journey to discover what hides in the shadows of the house. Crafted by the talented Muayad Alayan, A HOUSE IN JERUSALEM is touching story told through the eyes of a young girl, exploring the strength of memory and the power of love.
