Palestinian Film Festival | Ambulance (2016)

Ambulance (2016), directed by Mohamed Jabaly, is a raw, first-person account of war and the offence on Gaza in 2014. While many young people dream of leaving, Jabaly embarks on a perilous journey through Gaza with an ambulance crew attending to injured Palestinians while barely escaping death themselves. In response to the dark perilous chaos of war, Jabaly learns to rely on his captain and crew-mates from the ambulance, who in turn support the making of this film that expresses both the trauma and hope of the too-often invisible citizens of Gaza.

ABOUT PFFA

The Palestinian Film Festival Amsterdam was born from a grassroots initiative with a commitment to centre Palestinian voices on a vibrant platform. Since 2015, the PFFA’s mission is to amplify the cinematographic storytelling and artistry of both emerging and veteran Palestinian directors.

Approaching its ninth year, the 2024 PFFA will be held at five Amsterdam cinemas from October 10-13. As we prepare for the upcoming edition, our dedication to preserve the only Palestinian film festival in the Benelux is stronger than ever. Alongside a diverse selection of films, featuring experimental shorts, drama features, documentaries and animations, the 2024 PFFA highlights Dissident Voices, with a special focus on Gaza and Queer Palestinian Cinema. As an extension of last year’s Nakba commemoration, this year’s artist talks and fringe events will reflect the current context that we find ourselves in.