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| caption = Festival release poster | caption = Festival release poster
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'''''Yalla Parkour''''' is a 2024 ] written and directed by Areeb Zuaiter in her directorial debut. The film follows Areeb Zuaiter in pursuit of a memory that reinforces her sense of belonging, and she crosses paths with Ahmed, a parkour athlete in Gaza. '''''Yalla Parkour''''' is a 2024 ] written and directed by ] in her directorial debut feature. The film follows Areeb Zuaiter in pursuit of a memory that reinforces her sense of belonging, and she crosses paths with Ahmed, a ] athlete in Gaza.<ref name="yp:docnyc">{{Cite web|url=https://www.docnyc.net/film/yalla-parkour/ |title= Yalla Parkourn|date=16 November 2024|access-date= 18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>


It was premiered at the ] on 16 November 2024, where it competed in the International Documentary Competition. It was premiered at the ] on 16 November 2024, where it competed in the International Documentary Competition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/doc-nyc-best-movies-see-2024/allgodschildren/ |title= DOC NYC 2024: 11 Films to See at New York’s Premier Documentary Fest |first= Ryan |last= Lattanzio |date= 13 November 2024|access-date= 18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>


An International co-production from Sweden, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, it will be showcased as part of the Panorama at the ] in February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/472376 |title= Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama|author= Vassilis Economou |date=16 January 2025|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref> An International co-production from Sweden, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, it will be showcased as part of the Panorama at the ] in February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/472376 |title= Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama|author= Vassilis Economou |date=16 January 2025|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
Areeb Zuaiter returns to ], a place she first visited as a child with her Palestinian mother. After her mother's death, her longing for her homeland is reignited by a video of young men practicing parkour amid explosions. Reconnecting with Ahmed, one of the athletes, Areeb navigates Gaza's ravaged landscape, exploring ] sites and symbols of Palestinian spirit. Through Ahmed's perspective, she faces the harsh reality of Gaza as an open-air prison, contrasting it with her life in the United States and her mother's legacy.<ref name="yp:docnyc"/>

==Cast==

* ], a filmmaker, looking for ways to connect with a home where she never lived.
* Ahmed Matar, a professional ] athlete from Gaza.

==Production==

In June 2021, the film received grant under Spring Grants–2021 from ].<ref name="doha:sd">{{cite web |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/first-film-by-the-present-director-farah-nabulsi-among-32-projects-to-secure-doha-grants/5160398.article |title=First film by 'The Present' director Farah Nabulsi among 32 projects to secure Doha grants |first= Melanie |last=Goodfellow |date=9 June 2021 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dohafilminstitute.com/financing/projects/grants/yalla-parkour-1 |title=Yalla Parkour |date=9 June 2021|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

In October 2022, the Close-Up selected the film as one of the sixteen projects for its 2022-2023 edition, which is a tailor-made training and development programme that runs for a period of eight-months for documentary filmmakers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/432571/ |title= The Close-Up programme announces its selected projects |date=27 October 2022|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://closeupinitiative.org/projects/projects-2022-2023/ |title= Projects 2022-2023 |date=27 October 2022|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= Close Up |language=en}}</ref>


==Release== ==Release==

⚫ ''Yalla Parkour, will have its European premiere in the Panorama section of the ] on 19 February 2025.<ref name="pan:sd">{{cite web |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/berlinale-reveals-special-panorama-generation-and-forum-titles/5200856.article |title=Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles |first= Ben |last= Dalton |date=16 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>
''Yalla Parkour'' had its world premiere at the ] on 16 November 2024 in International competition, where it won Grand Jury Prize.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doc-nyc-documentary-film-festival-real-life-on-screen/ |title= DOC NYC documentary film festival showcases real life on screen |first= David|last= Morgan |date=12 November 2024|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

It had its ] Premiere at ] on 10 December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://redseafilmfest.com/en/rsiff_film/yalla-parkour/ |title= DOC NYC documentary film festival showcases real life on screen |first= David|last= Morgan |date=12 November 2024|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>

⚫ It will have its European premiere in the Panorama section of the ] on 19 February 2025.<ref name="pan:sd">{{cite web |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/berlinale-reveals-special-panorama-generation-and-forum-titles/5200856.article |title=Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles |first= Ben |last= Dalton |date=16 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==

Alissa Simon, writing in '']'' gave negative review and opined, "It is an approach that may connect with some viewers, although for this reviewer, it undermines the more dynamic and compelling struggles of the young Gazan."<ref name="rev:variety">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/yalla-parkour-review-1236231230/ |title=‘Yalla Parkour’ Review: The Fearless Parkour Athletes of Gaza Defy Gravity and the Territory’s Destruction|first=Alissa |last=Simon|work=Variety|date= 4 December 2024 |access-date= 18 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! Award
! Date
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
!scope="row" |]
| 23 November 2024
| Grand Jury Prize
| ''Yalla Parkour''
| {{Won}}
| align="center" rowspan="1"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.docnyc.net/news/2024-award-winners/ |title= 2024 Award Winners |date=25 November 2024|access-date=18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/doc-nyc-2024-awards-winners-1235069552/ |title= DOC NYC 2024 Awards: ‘Yalla Parkour,’ ‘Stone Mountain,’ and More Among Winners |first= Samantha |last= Bergeson |date= 25 November 2024|access-date= 18 January 2025 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref>
|-
!scope="row" |]
| ]
| Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film
| ]
| {{Pending}}
| align="center" rowspan="1"|<ref name="pan:dl">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/berlin-film-festival-justin-kurzel-the-narrow-road-to-the-deep-north-jacob-elordi-lineup-2025-1236258397/ |title= Justin Kurzel Series ‘The Narrow Road To The Deep North’ Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup|website=] |first=Zac|last=Ntim|date=16 January 2025|access-date=18 January 2025}}</ref>
|-
|}


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{Official|https://www.yallaparkour.com/}} * {{Official}}
* {{IMDb title|tt12402876}} * {{IMDb title}}
* on YouTube

* at Berlinale * at Berlinale
* {{Rotten tomatoes}}


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Latest revision as of 03:28, 19 January 2025

2024 documentary film by Areeb Zuaiter

Yalla Parkour
Festival release poster
Directed byAreeb Zuaiter
Written byAreeb Zuaiter
Produced by
  • Basel Mawlawi
Starring
  • Areeb Zuaiter
  • Ahmed Matar
Cinematography
  • Ibrahim Al-otla
  • Marco Padoan
  • Umit Gulsen
Edited by
  • Phil Jandaly
Music byDiab Mekari
Production
companies
  • Kinana Films
Release date
  • 16 November 2024 (2024-11-16) (Doc NYC)
Running time87 minutes
Countries
  • Sweden
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Palestine
Languages
  • Arabic
  • Swedish

Yalla Parkour is a 2024 documentary film written and directed by Areeb Zuaiter in her directorial debut feature. The film follows Areeb Zuaiter in pursuit of a memory that reinforces her sense of belonging, and she crosses paths with Ahmed, a parkour athlete in Gaza.

It was premiered at the Doc NYC on 16 November 2024, where it competed in the International Documentary Competition.

An International co-production from Sweden, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, it will be showcased as part of the Panorama at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2025.

Synopsis

Areeb Zuaiter returns to Gaza, a place she first visited as a child with her Palestinian mother. After her mother's death, her longing for her homeland is reignited by a video of young men practicing parkour amid explosions. Reconnecting with Ahmed, one of the athletes, Areeb navigates Gaza's ravaged landscape, exploring parkour sites and symbols of Palestinian spirit. Through Ahmed's perspective, she faces the harsh reality of Gaza as an open-air prison, contrasting it with her life in the United States and her mother's legacy.

Cast

  • Areeb Zuaiter, a filmmaker, looking for ways to connect with a home where she never lived.
  • Ahmed Matar, a professional parkour athlete from Gaza.

Production

In June 2021, the film received grant under Spring Grants–2021 from Doha Film Institute.

In October 2022, the Close-Up selected the film as one of the sixteen projects for its 2022-2023 edition, which is a tailor-made training and development programme that runs for a period of eight-months for documentary filmmakers.

Release

Yalla Parkour had its world premiere at the Doc NYC on 16 November 2024 in International competition, where it won Grand Jury Prize.

It had its Middle East and North Africa Premiere at Red Sea International Film Festival on 10 December 2024.

It will have its European premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 19 February 2025.

Reception

Alissa Simon, writing in Variety gave negative review and opined, "It is an approach that may connect with some viewers, although for this reviewer, it undermines the more dynamic and compelling struggles of the young Gazan."

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Doc NYC 23 November 2024 Grand Jury Prize Yalla Parkour Won
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film Areeb Zuaiter Pending

References

  1. ^ "Yalla Parkourn". Doc NYC. 16 November 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  2. Lattanzio, Ryan (13 November 2024). "DOC NYC 2024: 11 Films to See at New York's Premier Documentary Fest". IndieWire. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  3. Vassilis Economou (16 January 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  4. Goodfellow, Melanie (9 June 2021). "First film by 'The Present' director Farah Nabulsi among 32 projects to secure Doha grants". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  5. "Yalla Parkour". Doha Film Institute. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  6. "The Close-Up programme announces its selected projects". Cineuropa. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  7. "Projects 2022-2023". Close Up. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  8. Morgan, David (12 November 2024). "DOC NYC documentary film festival showcases real life on screen". CBS News. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  9. Morgan, David (12 November 2024). "DOC NYC documentary film festival showcases real life on screen". Red Sea International Film Festival. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  10. Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  11. Simon, Alissa (4 December 2024). "'Yalla Parkour' Review: The Fearless Parkour Athletes of Gaza Defy Gravity and the Territory's Destruction". Variety. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  12. "2024 Award Winners". Doc NYC. 25 November 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  13. Bergeson, Samantha (25 November 2024). "DOC NYC 2024 Awards: 'Yalla Parkour,' 'Stone Mountain,' and More Among Winners". IndieWire. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  14. Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 18 January 2025.

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