Insurgent Transmissions: The Reports on Sarah and Saleem

The Reports on Sarah and Saleem
Directed by Muayad Alayan
Palestine
Narrative Feature
127 mins
2018
Arabic, English, and Hebrew with English subtitles

Insurgent Transmissions is a film series highlighting the varied Palestinian experience. Made by contemporary Palestinian makers, the films depict the many ways that Palestinians resist occupation in their daily lives and filmmaking practices. Beginning with Annemarie Jacir’s touching family drama, Wajib, the programming will unfold as a series of transmissions: Jacir chooses the second film, and each subsequent filmmaker will select the next film in the series. The films in Insurgent Transmissions highlight the works of contemporary Palestinian filmmakers, amplifying their voices through their films and the films they see as most urgent in this moment of cultural erasure and genocide.

This monthly series is presented by Mizna at Bryant Lake Bowl from April to July 2024. Ticket fees support the featured Palestinian filmmakers. Online tickets are $10, and in-person tickets are on a sliding scale of $5–15. Additional fundraising opportunities will be available at the screening to support urgent grassroots fundraisers in Gaza.

ABOUT THE FILM

Sarah is Israeli and runs a café in West Jerusalem. Saleem is Palestinian from East Jerusalem and works as a deliveryman. Despite being worlds apart, Sarah and Saleem risk everything as they embark on an illicit affair that could tear apart their unsuspecting respective families. When a risky late-night tryst goes awry and threatens to expose them, the two of them look on helplessly as their frantic efforts to salvage what’s left of their lives further escalate things. Caught up in the occupying machinery and socio-political pressure, Sarah and Saleem find themselves trapped in a web of deceit and not even the truth looks able to stop it.

Chosen and programmed by the legendary Palestinian filmmaker Michel Khleifi

More about Insurgent Transmissions on Mizna’s Website

Tickets are $10 in Advance / $5-$15 Sliding Scale at the Door. Doors open at 6PM.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.