New York Screening and Q&A
Screening followed by an in-person Q&A with the directors
Zaya & Maurizio Benazzo
Angelika Film Center & Cafe – New York
18 W. Houston St, New York, NY 10012
Where Olive Trees Weep screening with an in-person Q&A with the directors Zaya & Maurizio Benazzo.
The film gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience. We hope they touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and give rise to a pursuit for justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan.
Cinema can be a powerful force for change. Our aim is, beyond mere education, to truly move hearts and minds and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom, equality and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long.
The film is our modest contribution towards our dream for an end to the occupation in Palestine, the attainment of equal rights and fair treatment for Palestinian people, and the spreading of healing for all intergenerational cycles of trauma in the region.
Join us for this live in-person screening and Q&A
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Tuesday October 15, 2024 · 7pm – 10pm
Angelika Film Center & Cafe – New York
18 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012, United States
Directors
Zaya Benazzo
producer / director
Zaya Ralitza Benazzo is a producer and a film director born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria. She is the co-founder of the nonprofit organization SAND. She has produced and directed several award-winning documentaries including The Wisdom of Trauma, The Art of Life, Rays of the Absolute, America’s Chemical Angels, and Wings and Strings.
Maurizio Benazzo
Director / Producer
Maurizio grew up in Genova, Italy. At an early age he began actively traveling the spiritual path, exploring the practices of Zen Buddhism, Transcendental Meditation, Yogic philosophy, Catholicism and Philosophy. He has experience in all aspects of production both in front of and behind the camera, including acting, directing, cinematography, and distribution.
