Khaled, a twelve-year-old Palestinian boy is on his way to visit the sea for the first time. At a checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea in this “deeply humanist tale (Variety)” that offers a look at the contemporary reactions between Israelis and Palestinians with an honest, open, and unflinching eye.
Sunday, April 26 at 7pm, Waldo Theater, Waldoboro
Join us for a post-film discussion with Stephanie Pridgeon, Bates College Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies, and Rabbi Lorin Troderman, Adas Yoshuron Synagogue, Rockland.
With a pre-recorded film introduction by Director Shai Carmeli-Pollak.
Monday, April 27 at 7:00pm, Maine Film Center, Waterville
With a pre-recorded film introduction by Director Shai Carmeli-Pollak.
Join us for a post-film discussion with Laurie Osher, Maine State Representative, and Rabbi Rachel Isaacs of Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville, Maine
Friday, May 1 at 5:00pm, Portland Museum of Art
With a pre-recorded film introduction by Director Shai Carmeli-Pollak.
Sunday, May 3 at 1:30pm, Eveningstart Cinema, Brunswick
With a pre-recorded film introduction by Director Shai Carmeli-Pollak.
A post-screening discussion led by Connor Dedrick, Bowdoin’s Jewish Life Advisor, follows the film.
Official Israeli entry for Best Foreign Film at the Academy Awards.
“A moving father-son tale in the vein of ‘Bicycle Thieves’ (that) is sensitively attuned to the painful realities of the West Bank occupation.”
– Alissa Simon, Variety
Once you purchase a pass you must reserve tickets for each screening on the schedule page!
