A special screening of the award-winning documentary film Laheeb Althalajat (Flames of the Refrigerators) recently took place at the headquarters of Alaraby Television. The film, which was awarded the Silver Prize at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Tunisia, sheds light on the suffering endured by the families of Palestinian martyrs whose bodies are being retained by the Israeli occupation. The event was attended by a gathering of journalists and filmmakers, highlighting the importance of raising awareness of urgent human rights issues through powerful storytelling.
The documentary tells the moving stories of families who have been waiting for years to recover the remains of their loved ones and how this tragic waiting period affects their daily lives. The film’s producer, Khaled Doum, stressed the importance of creating works of high humanitarian value that contribute to raising awareness of the suffering of the Palestinian people under occupation. He emphasized that the film serves as an open invitation to the public to understand the reality of the situation and the violations of international agreements by the occupation forces.
Director Kamal Al Azraq highlighted the significance of releasing the film during the Israeli aggression on Gaza, emphasizing the importance of documenting the systematic crimes committed by the occupation forces. He noted that filmmaking is a tool of resistance that can rally solidarity and support for the Palestinian cause. The discussion following the screening focused on the circumstances of the film’s production and the importance of focusing on similar topics to expose the oppressive practices used by the Israeli occupation to break the will of the Palestinian people.
Dina Demerdash, the Head of Documentaries at Alaraby TV, pointed out that the documentary exposes the various forms of targeting the Palestinian people and the oppressive practices used by the Israeli occupation. She emphasized that the retention of bodies is not only a tool for collective punishment but also a bargaining chip used by the occupation when needed. The film’s broadcast date will soon be announced, starting with an initial screening on Alaraby Television followed by availability on its digital platforms, reaching a wider audience to raise awareness and shed light on the urgent human rights issues faced by the Palestinian people.
Overall, the screening of Laheeb Althalajat (Flames of the Refrigerators) at Alaraby Television was a powerful and emotional event that highlighted the importance of storytelling in raising awareness of human rights issues. The film’s focus on the suffering endured by the families of Palestinian martyrs resonated with attendees, sparking discussions on the importance of documenting and exposing the oppressive practices of the Israeli occupation. As the film prepares for its broadcast on Alaraby Television and digital platforms, it is expected to reach a wider audience and continue to shed light on the urgent human rights issues faced by the Palestinian people, rallying support and solidarity for their cause.
