A Place of Her Own
Synopsis
In Jisr az-Zarqa, an impoverished Arab village, women find hope in a surprising opportunity to build a long-desired community center. Through the eyes of Amina, Munira, and Rawia, and their weekly women’s circle, we learn of their struggles and aspirations. Amina dreams of a women’s donation center, Munira of an art space for youth, and Rawia of a better future for her village. As violence shakes the village and a luxury neighborhood threatens their land, their hope for change, and the future of their center, is tested, forcing them to confront oppression as they fight for a place of their own.
Credits
Director(s)
Dana Pney-Gil, Adi Toledano
Producer(s)
Elad Peleg, Haggai Arad, Aharon Peer
Script
Rana Abu Fraiha-Asiag, Dana Pney-Gil, Adi Toledano
Cinematography
Adi Toledano
Editor
Rana Abu Fraiha-Asiag
Original Music
Akram Haddad
Cast
Amina Amash, Monira Turkman, Ruwaya Sha'hab, Amna Jorban, Dr. Miriam Amash, Nafisa Jorban, Aisha Jorban, Dalia Jorban, Samira Jorban, Marwat Khouri, Sakher Jorban, Najia Azzi Sha'hab, Samah Agbaria, Rassem Jorban, Sheikh Murad Amash
Original Language
Arabic
Subtitles
English, Hebrew, Arabic
Sound Design
Shachaf Vagshal
Broadcaster
Makan
Additional Editor
Ayman Matar
Festival Highlights
Haifa International Film Festival, Israel, Official Selection, 2025
