ABOUT THE FILM

A portrait of Jerusalem, through the lives of three people who embody the city: Reem, an artist, Ali, a black political prisoner, and Farouq, who lives on the memories of a glorious past. For them, Jerusalem is a dream that troubles the'd and spirit, between the recurring violence and simple survival.

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Akram Safadi

Born in Jerusalem, Akram Safadi is a Palestinian photographer living in Jerusalem. In the 80s, he worked as a news cameraman through the course of the first intifada for Reuters and AFP. After attending Birzeit University, he studied film in Italy. Today he also works in film, both experimental and documentary.

Akram Safadi -- Documentary, 52’ (Italy/Belgium/France: 2001)