Nov
11
2010
VISIT BETHLEHEM – WITH JEREMY HARDY – AT THE LEXI CINEMA
This Christmas, Tipping Point Film Fund (TPFF) will screen ‘Jeremy Hardy versus the Israeli Army’ at the Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise at 7.30pm on Monday 29 November, as part of its regular Film Club programme.
The film – shot in Bethlehem, a town synonymous with Christmas – will be followed by a lively panel discussion. Tickets include a mince pie and glass of something Christmassy
Jeremy Hardy versus the Israeli Army was made in 2002 and follows the BBC Radio 4 comedian as he tags along with Palestinian film-maker Leila Sansour – travelling to Israel and the Occupied Territories to team up with members of the International Solidarity Movement (or ISM), as they engage in non-violent direct action to challenge the occupation.
The post-film discussion will ask the question: As we approach Christmas, and the Israeli ‘separation wall’ continues unabated to encircle the town, what future is there for Bethlehem?
The panel, chaired by TPFF, will include Maxim Sansour, brother of the director Leila Sansour. Maxim is a character in her new film, The Road to Bethlehem, supported by TPFF and released next year.
Tipping Point Film Fund co-founder, Deborah Burton said: ‘Although ‘Jeremy Hardy vs the Israeli Army’ was made in 2002, it’s as relevant today as ever – in fact, sadly, the situation has worsened. The film shows the day to day reality on the ground for Palestinians as well as the courage of those international witnesses who put themselves on the front line, in solidarity with the local Bethlehemites.
‘The film is funny, sad, moving and shocking – and a fascinating insight into how life is lived in Bethlehem today.’
Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office (0871 704 2069) and cost £10 plus booking fee – but are free to regular TPFF givers and annual donors of more than £60.
As a special Christmas promotion TPFF is offering two tickets for the price of one to any NGO employee who emails info@tippingpointfilmfund.com from their work email address with the subject heading ‘Jeremy Hardy’.
The TPFF Film Club is a regular event where TPFF supporters, relevant NGO networks and the general public can get together to watch a feature-documentary film (of specific relevance to TPFF supported films and/or related to the news agenda and campaigning), and enjoy a stimulating post-film panel discussion or Q&A with guest speakers.
