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Passing Dreams

Rashid Masharawi
festival
Sat 26 Apr 25 - Sun 4 May 25
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Sami follows an elusive pigeon through Palestine, convinced that it has returned to the place she comes from. But what is really behind this search for the missing bird? 

Twelve-year-old Sami lives in a refugee camp in the West Bank. One day, his beloved pigeon flies off. With his uncle and niece, he embarks on a journey across Palestine, from Bethlehem to Haifa, looking for the bird. On the way, the journey unfolds, revealing family connections, forgotten memories, and a country scarred by conflict. 

What starts as a simple quest evolves into a moving road movie about connection and the longing for freedom. Without grand gestures, the film paints a nuanced portrait of Palestinian reality, where humor and warmth create space for hope. 

direction
Rashid Masharawi
duration
85 min
year
2024
country
Palestine, State of
language
Arabic
Subtitles
Dutch
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"An unexpectedly gentle, non-confrontational allegory about the state of the country." − The Film Verdict