Pure Cinema
Bridging Cultures Through Film
In an unexpected series of events, Fadia, a college student, becomes the center of unwanted attention when a video featuring her at a party spreads across the internet like wildfire. The spotlight, regrettably, leads to a grim outcome as her own village clan calls for her harsh punishment, all in the name of preserving family honor. Read more about Fadia.
A film that reveals the broader problems of a Palestinian transplant living in post 9/11 America.
Ziad, a Palestinian day laborer, is denied entry into Israel for work one day. Not wanting to return home empty handed after promising his daughter meat for dinner, he needs to get creative. A tragic reflection of the everyday struggle of Palestinian breadwinners after the failure of the Oslo Accords.
A film that explores the complexities of Arab-Palestinian life in Israel, and the cycle of drugs and violence that often replaces collective and individual dreams.
After learning that his wife is pregnant and his father is dying of cancer, Arab Palestinian Adam turns to his entrepreneurial skills and begins selling a new product to tourists in the holy land: Holy Air.
A romantic comedy that follows 30-year-old womanizer, Shady, who doesn't believe in love until he meets and falls for Shahed, a young woman forced into prostitution. The two fall so deeply for each other that they want to spend their lives together, but in conservative Arab society, this proves highly problematic.
About Cinema Virgin
CinemaVirgin, founded by Palestinian filmmaker Shady Srour in Nazareth, Israel, produces works that explore themes of the Middle East - that often have universal significance. The company offers fresh perspectives on complex problems, addressing untouched topics with genuine storytelling. CV serves as a platform for new ideas and authentic narratives, while aiming to showcase an often under represented pool of Palestinian talent and film professionals. CV collaborates with artists from all over the world to achieve its mission of shining a light with important stories, and bridging cultures through the collaboration of thought provoking films.