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We are thrilled to announce the selection of five projects for the AFLAMUNA Storytelling for Climate Fund 2024.
AFLAMUNA Storytelling for Climate Fund supports the development of Arab feature documentaries and accompanying Impact Campaigns, that bring to light an Arab perspective on the environmental crisis and the movement for climate justice.
Water Nights
by Mohanad Salahat
Documentary – Palestine
Produced by Kassandra Smith
Kinana Films
Water Nights is the story of a Palestinian family living in a small town that’s known for its water-springs called Talluza, and their daily and never-ending struggle with the water supply in the shadow of both occupation and climate change.
Cursed Tomatoes
by Marwa Tiba
Documentary – Tunisia
Produced by Marwa Tiba
Since the early 1990s, tomatoes have been the primary source of income for a small village in Northern Gafsa. However, the intense water consumption required for their cultivation has led to severe water scarcity and environmental degradation, leaving the land barren and the community struggling.
The Salt of The South
by Rami Jarboui
Documentary – Tunisia
Produced by Ramzi Laâmouri & Julien Coquet – Phi films
“The Salt of The South” depicts a family’s reliance on the sea: Fathia’s resilience as a sea farmer in southern Tunisia contrasts with her son Fadhel’s shift from fisherman to illegal immigrant in Europe, amidst ecological decay and dwindling livelihoods.
Finding Oum Al Ghaith
by Abeer Bayazidi
Documentary – Jordan
Produced by Bassam Alasad
Three women lead their community to conserve water in a drought-stricken land, mirroring ancient rainmaking rituals tied to the folkloric figure Oum Al-Ghaith. The film portrays this indigenous ritual and the three women as modern-day Oum Al-Ghaith figures.
Nile Mavericks’
by Roger Anis
Documentary – Sudan
Produced by Talal Afifi
Sudan Film Factory
Arafa and Saber, two fishermen living on the Nile banks, meet a photographer investigating the legend of the “Bride of the Nile.” As he delves deeper into his research, he uncovers other nighttime activities the fishermen are involved in.
