Land of Canaan | Documentary Screening
- When
- 2026-11-16 19:00
- Where
- The Rainbow Theater · Amman
- Price
- Free entry
- Organizer
- The Rainbow Theater , The Royal Film Commission Jordan
The Royal Film Commission – Jordan presents a screening of the Palestinian feature documentary Land of Canaan, a rare and intimate portrait of Palestinian farmers and their ancient olive trees, followed by a discussion with Dr. Nasser Abufarha.
📅 Monday, November 16, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Rainbow Theater
🎟️ Free entry
About the film:
- Directed by Maggie Lemere, documentary, 87 min, 2025
- In Arabic and English, with Arabic and English subtitles
- Follows Palestinian farmers and olive trees over 1,000 years old as living symbols of heritage, livelihood, and resilience
- Highlights the link between food sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and economic resilience
- Winner of five awards, including Best Documentary at the Arizona International Film Festival
After the screening:
- Q&A with Dr. Nasser Abufarha