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Documentary: marginalized - مهمشون

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About 1,6 million Palestinian Arabs live in Israel, representing 20% of the total population. Amidst the intricate Middle East conflict, this population group remains widely unnoticed. The film “Marginalised” oscillates between thShow more

Funding period
15.06.15 - 13.07.15
Realisation
2015 - 2016
Minimum amount (Start level)
9,000 €
City
Aachen
Category
Movie / Video
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What is this project all about?

The 17-year-old Noman lives in Wade el-Neam, one of the Arab villages that are not officially recognised by the Israeli state, i.e. no electricity, no running water, no roads, no schools and no waste removal. Noman is an amateur photographer and he logs this devastating living situation with a humble camera. Currently, there are more than 100,000 Arab citizens of Israel living in 50 "unrecognized" villages.

Gamileh has lost her 17-year-old son Asiel. DuringShow more

What is the project goal and who is the project for?

The film is supposed to convey in a suspenseful, informative and genuine way the situation of its protagonists and the atmosphere of their environment, informing through their personalities about various aspects of their lives and arousing emotion through their stories, experiences and conflicts. Above all, it intends to encourage discussion. So the film is aimed at drawing audiences’ interest of a kind that has them desire to follow up in greater detail wShow more

Why would you support this project?

• Because you do care, whether this film will be realized or not.
• Because these four protagonists deserve a documentary film tells their stories.
• Because you are interested in Palestinians in Israel and want to know more about them.
• Because you think that more reports about Palestinians in Israel should be given.
• Because you know the makers supporting this project personally and want to help them.
• Because all the people supporting this project work wiShow more

How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?

The money will be used for the cost of shooting:

  • Equipment Rental (Camera, Sound...)
  • Flight tickets
  • Rental car
  • Fuel
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Catering

Who are the people behind the project?

Producer & Director: Wisam Zureik
Director of photography: Christopher Dillig
Sound: Al Diar Productions
Music composer: Raed Khoschaba
Production Consultant: Irit Neidhardt
Dramatic Adviser: Horst Herz