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I Shall Not Hate

Tal Barda

/ Canada, France

/ 2024

/ 90 mins

/ Arabic, English, Hebrew

Asia Pacific Premiere

Festival Winner

** Won two Doc Edge awards for Best International Cinematography and Festival Category - Bridges of Understanding **

Tragedy to tolerance.

From Gaza’s Jabaliya refugee camp to the University of Toronto and the Supreme Court of Israel, the film follows the uncharted path of Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, The first Palestinian doctor that worked in an Israeli hospital delivering babies, whose ethos of forgiveness and reconciliation is put to the ultimate test when an Israeli tank bombs his house, killing his three daughters. Against all odds, he turns his tragedy into a global campaign to eradicate hate.

Following the Hamas attack on 7 October, and the war on Gaza ever since, the doctor's journey becomes even more fateful to the possibility to imagine a future for Palestinians and Israelis. It is a letter of tolerance from a deeply inspiring man with a message as urgent as ever.

Film Trailer

Director Tal Barda and subject Dr.Izzeldin Abuelaish were present for Q&A following the in-cinema screenings in Christchurch.

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Film Info

Director: Tal Barda

Producer: Isabelle Gripon, Maryse Rouillard, Paul Cadieux, Tal Barda

Country: Canada, France

Language: Arabic, English, Hebrew

Year: 2024

Duration: 90 mins

Category: Bridges of Understanding

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