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Selected "Film of the Week"
by The Guardian

"A ninety-minute epic that transcends politics and
normal cinema"

Daoud Kuttab - Middle East Monitor

"Undeniably Potent and Poignant"
Radio Times


"Powerful"
Time Out London

Open Bethlehem film

Film director Leila Sansour returns to Bethlehem to make a film about her hometown ...

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The Campaign

An international campaign to address the state of emergency in Bethlehem.... 

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Screenings

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 News highlights

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Anthony with his passport
Anthony with his passport

Leila Sansour interview with the Balfour Project 

"I find the whole concept of sumud [steadfastness] a bit strange because in the end, what other options do Palestinians have? We are there, we have this identity. We have hopes for this country. We are invested in our cities. We are rooted in them. So Palestinians are going to continue trying to do the best by themselves and by their country and dream."

Leila Sansour in conversation with Sir Vincent Fean : 
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An appeal from the Constantinian Order of St George in support of Open Bethlehem

The British and Irish Delegation of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George is raising funds for Open Bethlehem. Please give whatever you can afford - all donations welcome! ​ Read more

MPs urge sanctions on Israel

UK 12/05/20
 01/08/19
Almost 150 UK parliamentarians have pressed the UK Government to introduce sanctions if Israel moves forward with their plan to illegally annex parts of the Palestinian West Bank
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Why Open Bethlehem supports the recognition of Palestine 

​18/07/2018
There is an opportunity for the UK to recognise Palestine as a state alongside the state of Israel, recognised by the British Government 68 years ago. Recognition is an attainable goal, entirely within the sovereign powers of our Government, independent of other states’ decisions, costing no money, and promised many times in the past.
18 reasons why to support recognition 

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