Islam, a university student dreamt of becoming a filmmaker. As a young
girl living in Gaza, Islam thought of films as a way to reflect her personal
experience in a conservative society. The issue of “harassment” was the first
idea she wanted to explore and show to her audience.
As
part of the film production course conducted at CFTA's Cultural Center, Islam
worked with a group of youth and developed her idea which was filmed. The first
closed screening of the film initiated a discussion among the viewers, who
requested her to change some of the
scenes in the film. This request created a major debate on whether one should
hide social problems or should explore them to help stop them. Islam said, “I
am so happy that my film made people, especially male youth upset; this
confrontation is a reflection of the unwillingness to see the truth. It seems
it's the first time for them to see the other side of the story and how ugly
harassment is in our society. I am glad I managed to say something on behalf of
some of my female colleagues and friends. I am more than happy I succeeded in
delivering the message.”