Reel News are very proud to take part in Palestine Cinema Days Around the World - a festival that was held in Palestine every year on the anniversary of the Balfour declaration, until the genocide made that impossible.

So since 2023, screenings have been held around the world - and this year will be the biggest yet, with over 500 screenings worldwide.

Our screening is at The Three Compasses in Hackney on Monday November 3, when we will be showing:

WHEN I SAW YOU (Annemarie Jacir, 2012; 98 min)

In 1967 Jordan, 11-year-old Tarek and his mother, separated from his father during war, wait in a refugee camp for a return to Palestine. Restless and longing for reunion, Tarek discovers a group embodying freedom and hope. His journey with them transforms his life, capturing a moment when youthful idealism and political awakening ignite a path toward change.

The director explains: "Since I have not been able to return to Ramallah, my understanding of exile and of being torn from one’s home has taken on more dimensions and deeper meanings.

Being so close by living in Amman has not made it easier – only more difficult, more painful. A short drive and I can see Palestine from here. Over the valley I
see the hills, even recognize cities. My friends, my family, my apartment in Ramallah is there – but I can no
longer reach it.

Palestine is becoming a memory and I struggle to hold the visuals, the reality of my life there, as close to me as I can.

This is how When I Saw You was born."

There will be plenty of time after the film to discuss the issues raised, meet and have a drink and a chat with local activists for a free Palestine, get involved in action and hopefully organise some more ...

As always with Reel News events, screening is FREE but please book a ticket at this link so we can get an idea of numbers: https://PalestineCinemaDays2025_ReelNews.eventbrite.co.uk