IN A THOUSAND SILENCES
A VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE
In A Thousand Silences is a virtual reality experience celebrating, Palestinian culture whilst highlighting the brutal censorship artists face.
In Palestine’s first-ever virtual reality film, we combine dance, music, poetry and storytelling, with performances from renowned artists, including actor Mohammad Bakri, musician Suhail Khoury and poet Dareen Tatour.
Using the latest digital technology to defy borders, walls and checkpoints, global audiences are immersed in our cultural spaces - from the desert to the mountains, Jenin Refugee Camp and theatres, both ancient and new.
Despite relentless attacks on Palestinian cultural identity, urgent stories take you to the heart of how artists continue to resist.
CREDITS
Produced by Artists On The Frontline and The Freedom Theatre
With Creative Consultancy and Post-Production by Relative Motion
Created by Ahmed Tobasi, Chris Lane & Zoe Lafferty
Directed by Ahmed Tobasi
Written by Zoe Lafferty
From the words of Ahmed Tobasi, Ali Abu Yaseen,
Arna Mer Khamis, Dareen Tatour, Juliano Mer Khamis,
Mohammad Bakri, Suhail Khoury,
Performances in order of appearance
Rula Nassar
Khawla Ibraheem
Suhail Khoury
Dareen Tatour
Nabeel Al Raee performing the story of Ali Abu Yaseen
Mohammad Bakri
Ahmed Tobasi
Project Management by Mustafa Sheta
Directors Of Photography by Amin Abdulhadi & Suzan Wasfi
Sound Operation by Amin Abdulhadi Suzan Wasfi
Poem 'Resist, My People, Resist Them' written by Dareen Tatour
Dance performed by Naqsh Popular Art Troupe
with music from Al Fonoon Dance Troupe
Music by Nabeel Al Raee, Suhail Khoury and Tom Adams
Associate Research by Alia Al Rosan
Film Footage of Juliano Mer Khamis by Ben Aylsworth
Film Footage from the documentary 'Jenin Jenin'
by Mohammed Bakri
Photo from Gaza by Mustafa Hassona
With Thanks to Faisal Saleh from the US Palestine Museum
Funded by the British Council Arts
PROGRAMMING
‘In A Thousand Silences’ can be watched anywhere there is a chair and a headset. Our suggestions include an art gallery, foyer of a theatre, university or cafe.
EQUIPMENT
A virtual reality headset
A chair (preferably one that swivels)
LANGUAGE
English
LENGTH
30 Minutes
AUDIENCE
One Audience member per headset
WORLD PREMIERE
AT PALESTINE CINEMA DAYS
Premiering at one of the most prestigious film festivals in the MENA region, a new category was specially created in virtual reality.
