The film Life is Beautiful captures the harsh effects of displacement and war on Palestinians, particularly the harsh realities faced by the people of Gaza as they struggle to live under constant siege and recurring wars. It follows director Mohammed Jabaly’s seven-year journey, documenting the challenges he encountered after relocating to Norway and his inability to return to Gaza due to border closures. Through personal messages and intimate family conversations, the film powerfully conveys stories of survival, resilience, and perseverance amidst the ongoing hardships in Gaza.

The film will be in Arabic with English subtitles.
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Mohamed Jabaly is a Palestinian filmmaker and artist from Gaza City. He won numerous awards for his films, including Best Director at IDFA for his latest film Life is Beautiful – Al Haya Helwa, the Best Nordic Documentary Award at the Nordic Panorama, the Grand Prix Award at FIFDH, the International Competition Jury Award for Best Film at One World Festival and the Audience Award at Docville Belgium. His previous award-winning documentary, Ambulance, has been shown at some of the world's largest film festivals and has been broadcast globally. Mohamed has conducted filmmaking workshops for young people and has served on juries for several film festivals. Mohamed holds a BA from Nordland Film & Art College in Northern Norway and is currently pursuing his MA at the National Academy of Arts in Oslo while touring his new film.