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With Hasan in Gaza + Pop-Up Art and Charity Fundraiser (15*)

Chronic Youth Film Festival 2026

,Cinema 3
A young boy smiles in a crowd.

Kamal Aljafari’s experimental film retraces his 2001 trip to Gaza, where a search for a lost friend becomes a haunting journey. 

What the Barbican Young Film Programmers 2026 say on With Hasan in Gaza:

"If we cannot meet physically, perhaps the tape will find you where you are now. 

In 2001, Kamal Aljafari spent two days travelling around Gaza with a guide, Hasan, whose fate remains uncertain, searching for a long-lost friend from his time in prison. 

Years later, Aljafari unearthed three miniDV tapes he shot during the trip. In his latest film, he uses these tapes to reimagine his journey as a voyage into a world that has since been erased by Israel's genocide. 

What begins as an attempt to reconnect becomes a document of daily life under occupation, a testament to the resilience of the people of Gaza, and a reflection on the fragile act of returning."

Tagged with: Cinema Chronic Youth Film Festival 2026

Before and after the screening, stop by the Cinema 2 / 3 Foyer to find out more. We will also have pop-up stalls featuring local artists and grassroots campaigns fundraising for various Palestinian causes.

Content Warnings: Contains violence, weapons, bombing, and death. If you’d like a more nuanced description of what to expect, please get in touch with the programmers by emailing [email protected]. 

Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country of origin   Palestine-Germany-France-Qatar
  • Director   Kamal Aljafari
  • Runtime   1 hr 46 min

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Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.