Edition 23: 2–10 August, 2024

SHORT MATTERS

I SIGNED THE PETITION

United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland
2018 — 11' / Color

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Synopsis

Immediately after a Palestinian man signs an online petition, he is thrown into a panic-inducing spiral of self-doubt. Over the course of a conversation with an understanding friend, he analyses, deconstructs and interprets the meaning of his choice to publicly support the cultural boycott of Israel.

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Director Biography

Mahdi Fleifel is a Danish-Palestinian film director who graduated in 2009 from the UK National Film & TV School. He is the co-founder of London-based production company Nakba FilmWorks which he runs alongside Irish producer Patrick Campbell.

Editor

Michael Aaglund

Sound

Dario Swade