beyond
blue &
gray
DIRECTED BY JESSICA HABIE
PRODUCED BY NIRAH SHIRAZIPOUR
EDITED BY RABAB HAJ YAHYA
Beyond Blue and Gray is a series of short films that explore the creative lives of Palestinian artists living under occupation. The series examines how these artists navigate the politicization of their work and the emotional toll that war and occupation take on their artistic expression. The films delve into the tension between creating art in a politically charged environment and protecting it from being co-opted by political agendas.
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jerusalem in exile (8 mins)
Jerusalem in Exile is a film that explores and searches for the visual images of Jerusalem in the nostalgic minds of Palestinians globally. In this film photographer Steve Sabella and poet Najwan Darwish explain how Jerusalem currently exists as a city in 'exile', where Palestinians are forbidden from accessing it.
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beyond blue & gray (10 mins)
Beyond Blue and Gray is a love note to Palestinian creativity. Now more than ever, it’s critical that we listen to the artists living under enduring genocide and occupation. As the world further awakens to the strength of Palestinian resilience and bravery, may it also come to recognize the face of Palestinian genius, rhythm, and joy.
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kan yama kan
Kan Yama Kan means ‘once upon a time’ in Arabic. Through a multimedia installation of photography, wood and paint, six influential Palestinian artists explore the threads of story and symbol that unite the Palestinian narrative.
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meet me out of the siege (13 mins)
Two exiled Palestinian painters meet in France to discuss the aesthetics of exile, and reflect on creative life under the Israeli Occupation
Beyond Blue and Gray is a love note to Palestinian creativity. Now more than ever, it’s critical that we listen to the artists living under enduring genocide and occupation. As the world further awakens to the strength of Palestinian resilience and bravery, may it also come to know the face of Palestinian genius, rhythm, and joy.
Jessica Habie
