Film: Open Bethlehem goes on general release

Nov 28th, 2014

Open Bethlehem, a new film from Palestinian director Leila Sansour, goes on general release in the UK on 5 December.

The film was shown earlier this year at a special screening at the Royal Geographical Society, hosted by broadcaster Melvyn Bragg.

During the evening Bragg commented: “On my visit in 2012, I was moved by the contrasts Bethlehem presents. This film explores the personal and broader story of a holy city and the struggle to ensure its survival, capturing the experience of life in Bethlehem today.”

Channel Four News presenter Jon Snow, described the film as: “One of the most remarkable and moving documentaries I have seen about this unreported story. The tragedy of the Palestinians encapsulated in the life of one family and one town – Bethlehem. See the film, then go to Bethlehem and see for yourself.”

Read ICN's review of the film here: www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=25637

To find a screening near you, see: http://independent.powio.com/gb/open-bethlehem/

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