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7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Reconnecting Through the Cracks: „Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat“ & „An Orange from Jaffa“
Film Screening |curated by Marwa Zein
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ACUD Kino, Berlin
- Language English
- Price 5 €
- Part of series: Reconnecting Through the Cracks
In a time that for many is characterized by pain, loss and alienation, “Reconnecting Through The Cracks” invites us to come together and reconnect. The title of the series, “Reconnecting Through The Cracks”, stems from a genuine need to reflect on disconnection. It is a space for acknowledging our barriers while standing in power amidst challenging times. Each screening is dedicated to stories of pain, resilience and breakthroughs featuring one feature film and one short film.
The selection of films from Egypt, Iran, Congo, Palestine, and Sudan provides deep insights into lived realities that often remain hidden. Through the screenings, we aim to create a connection to these voices – those that slip through the cracks of our awareness.
In this screening of the series, we are showing "Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat“ (2024) by Johan Grimonprez and the short film “An Orange from Jaffa“ (2023) by Mohammed Almughanni.
Curated by: Marwa Zein
Films
Short film: “An Orange from Jaffa”Director & Screenplay: Mohammed Almughanni; Palestine, 2023; riginal version with English subtitles, 27 minutes
Mohammed, a young Palestinian, embarks on a tense journey to cross an Israeli checkpoint with a temporary Polish residence card. After being turned down by other drivers, Farouk, a well-meaning taxi driver, offers him a ride. However, they soon encounter severe trouble when Israeli soldiers discover Mohammed’s previous failed attempt to cross. The film powerfully captures the oppressive reality of life under occupation and the personal costs involved.
Documentary: “Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat”
Director & Screenplay: Johan Grimonprez; Belgium & Congo, 2024; original version with English subtitles, 150 minutes
Jazz and decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that rewrites the Cold War episode that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba.
Directors
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Mohammed Almughanni
Born in Gaza in 1994, Mohammed Almughanni is a film director and screenwriter. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Film Directing from Łódź Film School in Poland. His films, focusing on racial justice and socio-political life amid wars, have garnered awards at festivals including Ji.hlava (2020), IDFA (2023) and Clermont-Ferrand (2024). Almughanni raises awareness about collateral issues faced by innocent civilians in war, including national identity and unregistered children.
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Johan Grimonprez
Johan Grimonprez is a Belgian filmmaker, installation artist, and curator based in Ghent and New York City. He studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent and earned his Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York in 1992. In 1993, he was awarded a fellowship at the Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Program.
Grimonprez's work centers on the theme of media manipulation, and he explores this through a range of artistic forms, including video and installation art. Among his most acclaimed works are Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y (1997), Double Take (2009), and Shadow World (2016).
Known for his critical and innovative approach, Grimonprez has gained international recognition. His films and installations have been featured in major exhibitions and are part of museum collections worldwide.
