2 hrs 30 min
Ives Main Branch Library

In a small-town community center, a group of Palestinian and Israeli women comes together for a video workshop led by Rona, a young filmmaker from Tel Aviv. As they document their daily lives and share personal footage, they confront their own beliefs, challenge preconceptions, and break down the social and cultural barriers that divide them.

Through storytelling, laughter, and raw emotion, the women discover shared experiences as mothers, daughters, wives, and individuals navigating a world designed to keep them apart. As their understanding of one another deepens, they form an empowering and lasting bond, reshaping their perspectives on identity, womanhood, and connection.

Directed by Orit Fouks Rotem, Cinema Sabaya is a poignant and inspiring drama that highlights the transformative power of storytelling and human connection.