The recent Israeli invasion on Gaza in May 2021 has left Nadine, a Palestinian graduate based in Ireland, feeling distressed after losing all means of communication with her family back home. The traumas and loss of identity caused by the occupation unfold exhibiting her longing to the past.
Beyond Exile (2021); A short film by Juman Tamimi on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Palestinian Context. Duration: 26min. Language: Arabic and English. Location: Ireland
Students’ Cinema Club, founded by Al-Quds Bard College (AQB) Media students Zaina Khatib and Razan Hamdan, offers a platform for screenings, follow-up discussions, and guest speakers. These provide a medium for students to connect and reflect on their pasts, presents, and futures through Palestinian films. The 2021 milestone event for this initiative featured Juman Tamimi, an AQB alumna.