Annemarie Jacir on Wajib

Episode 4 : Annemarie Jacir on 'Wajib'.

Annemarie has written, directed and produced over sixteen films with festival premieres at Cannes, Berlin, Venice, Locarno and Toronto. All three of her features were Palestine’s Oscar entries. 

She is the founder of the production company Philistine Films and the co-founder of the artist-run space Dar Jacir for Art & Research in her hometown of Bethlehem.  

The story of 'Wajib' follows an estranged father and son who must come together to hand deliver wedding invites as per traditional Palestinian custom. But as the pair spend the day together, can they put their differences aside or will the tense relationship comes to a head?

Wajib is available to rent online from the BFI iPlayer, Apple TV and more.

Series One : Palestinian Cinema.
Produced and presented by Sarah Agha.
Poster designs by Romin Miremadi.
Music composed by Mina Samy.

Episode mixing and mastering: Aodhagán O’Flaherty.