London Palestine Film Festival

Submissions for London Palestine Film Festival 2026 are open! For your film to be considered for London Palestine Film Festival 2026, please submit your film no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday 30 June 2026. We invite films of any length, filmed in Palestine, about Palestine, or by Palestinians, to be part of our 2026 programme. If you are a filmmaker, or know someone who is, we encourage you to submit a film. Simply email [email protected] with a screening link and synopsis. If the film is not in English, please provide subtitles. London Palestine Film Festival has encouraged dialogue around Palestine’s cinema, culture and politics for over 25 years. #filmfestivalsubmission #LondonFilmFestival #palestine #opencall #IndependentFilm

The anatomy of sumud // صمود In Palestine waking up is a political statement. Sumud is the third way of living, a refusal to choose between the tragedy of exile and the silence of submission by simply going through life. Whether it is rebuilding a demolished home, commuting through a checkpoint, or simply holding a wedding, these are acts of sumud. Films featured: 🎞️The Fifth War, dir. Monica Maurer and Samir Nemr (1980) 🎞️The Teacher, dir. Farah Nabulsi (2023) 🎞️Where the Wind Blows, dir. Hana Elias (2024) 🎞️ 200 Meters, dir. Ameen Nayfeh (2020) 🎞️ Gaza Mon Amour, dir. Tarzan & Arab Nasser (2020) 🎞️ The Wanted 18, dir. Amer Shomali (2014) Videographer: @hdgalleria Co-editor: @hana.el.hilaly Presenter: @24kviews__ Script and co-editing: @mazza.wazza23 [Palestinian film recommendations, Palestinian films, What to watch, Palestine on screen, Film recommendations] @wherethewindblows_film @hana.elias @theteacher_film @farah.nabulsi @200_meters_film @hakkadistribution @ameen.nayfeh @arab_nasser88 @tarzan.nasser

5 days to go! From touring Palestine to acclaimed international stages, award-winning Taha returns to London for one night only. Since its 2014 debut in Haifa, Taha has become one of the most successful and widely celebrated Palestinian theatrical performances of the last three decades. The story follows the remarkable life of the late Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali, tracing his journey from a childhood in the village of Saffuriya through the displacement of the 1948 Nakba, to his emergence as a world-renowned literary voice. The show will be followed by a Q&A with Amer Hlehel and Amir Zuabi in conversation with Khalid Abdalla

Your reminder to keep watching, listening and telling Palestinian stories. London Palestine Film Festival has encouraged dialogue around Palestine’s cinema, culture and politics for over 25 years. Shot and edited by social media volunteer Shivani @shivaniii__ #LondonPalestineFilmFestival #PalestinianCinema #filmscreening #lpff #londonfilm

Behind the scenes film photos from the promotional video made for @skate_pal and @lpffofficial last year!

From Chicago to London, we love Palestinian cinema! CPFF and LPFF are collaborating once again, cross promoting our incredible film lineups, this time in Chicago! Come out the the Gene Siskel Film Center now through April 25th to uplift Palestinian story telling! #filmfestival #chicago

“This is how I cope and continue; I believe in human rights, and I believe in people. I want to believe that people are changing.” — Hossam Al Madhoun, theatre maker, writer, and child protection specialist.   On Tuesday 10 March, over 150 people gathered for the screening of Gaza Eyewitnesses, a film that captures the raw spectrum of the human experience and the reality of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This screening was with the SOAS Centre for Palestine Studies.   The screening was followed by a Q&A with Hossam Al Madhoun and Jonathan Chadwick, Director of Az Theatre (@aztheatreuk ).   The audience explored the difficult juxtaposition of analysing inhumane acts within the formal setting of a lecture theatre, and the unique psychological weight of consuming contemporary testimony in real-time—contrasting it with the retrospective war literature of previous generations. We also held space for those in the room with family still in Gaza.   London Palestine Film Festival has encouraged dialogue around Palestine’s cinema, culture and politics for over 25 years.   Join our next screening. Sign up for our newsletter via the link in bio to stay informed on future screenings.   Photos by the ever talented Sophia Sater @sophiasater   #LondonPalestineFilmFestival #PalestinianCinema #HumanRights #Gaza #filmscreening

Six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show exploring the unlikely, often dark humour that surrounds the complexity of Palestinian identity. Palestine Comedy Club is a quest to find joy in the tragedy of Palestinian life, and create connection against the odds through a common love of laughter. Q&A on Thu 5 Mar (tomorrow). More screenings from Fri 6 Mar. 🎟️ Tickets via @berthadochouse

GAZA EYEWITNESSES – LONDON PREMIERE & Q&A Gaza Eyewitnesses is a powerful cinematic work by Palestinian artists, built directly from oral testimonies within Gaza. This 50-minute film captures the raw spectrum of the human experience: death and life, desperation and irony, horror and humanity. It serves as an everlasting testimony to the unyielding will to survive amidst the destructive forces of occupation. The screening will be followed by an exclusive Q&A session featuring: 🎤Hossam Al Madhoun, Theatre maker, writer, and child protection specialist 🎤 Chaired by Jonathan Chadwick (Director of Az Theatre) Screening Details: March 10th | SOAS Brunei Lecture Theatre | 19:00 followed by a Q&A with Hossam Al Madhoun Artists: Salwa Nakkara, Hossam Al Madhoun, Ahmad Tobasi, Aseel Farhat, Atallah Tannous, Fadwa Qamhia. Credits: Dramaturgy by Ofira Henig Film by Aleko GotscheffIn #LondonEvents #PalestinianCinema #ThingsToDoInLondon #SOAS #DocumentaryScreening Tickets in bio 🎟️

“All That’s Left Of You – a tragedy laced with authenticity.” – @lwlies The sold out @lpffofficial closing film ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU by Cherien Dabis is finally in UK and Ireland cinemas. Head to to find out where you can watch the film this weekend.

A Grain of Sand returns to London following its debut at London Palestine Film Festival in 2024.   Follow Renad’s journey of courage and imagination in @goodchancetheatre ’s breathtaking one-woman show blending Palestinian folklore and real testimony. A powerful piece that bears witness to children’s stories. Don’t miss it!   📍Arcola Theatre, London 📆Weds 21 - Sat 31 January 🎟Book now via the link in our bio!   #AGrainOfSand #GoodChanceTheatre

A voice that must be heard.   After selling out ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ three times during London Palestine Film Festival 2025, we are proud to announce that the film is released in cinemas across the UK starting today.   Your response during the festival showed how important this story is. Now, it reaches the national stage.   Witness the film that moved our festival audience.   🔗 Find your nearest screening and book tickets via the link in our bio.