Love and War / Hubb wa-harb (حب وحرب) / Ljubezen in vojna
Children's workshop (Fekra)
2025, Palestine, 5'02''
In Gaza, survival is built on fragile threads of collaboration, mutual support, honesty, and care. The children in Gaza already know this too well. This workshop was led by Emad Zakout and Alaa Damo, under the supervision of Rasmi Damo.
V Gazi preživetje temelji na krhkih nitih sodelovanja, medsebojne podpore, poštenosti in skrbi. Otroci v Gazi to že predobro vedo. Delavnico sta vodila Emad Zakout in Alaa Damo pod mentorstvom Rasmija Dama.
Amid the devastation of war in Gaza, Love and War follows a Palestinian family who chooses generosity over fear. With resources running out and danger all around, the father shares the last of their flour with neighbors, trusting that goodness will return. His wife and children stand by his decision, embracing hope over survival instinct.
When their own food runs out, their kindness is repaired, another family offers them a small amount of flour. They bake bread and, once again, choose to share it.
The film explores how compassion, solidarity, and cultural identity endure through hardship. A traditional Palestinian folk song underscores the message: unity and shared values are a form of resistance, and humanity survives when love leads the way.
Team
Made by kids in Gaza: Jourie Abu Al-Kas, Saba Abu Al-Ata, Aya Abu Mahdi, Aseel Ashour, Talin Abu Eid, Aya Ashour, Suzan Al- Sheikh, Mohammad Abu Khalil, Maysoun Al-Arr, Ahmad Abu Samsoum, Moataz Bakhit, Basmala Al_Shuwaikh, Hala Al- Zayan, Waad Al-Arr, Rimas Abu Mahdi, Rahaf Farwana, Batoul Abu Freih, Sara Abu Khalil, Basma Abu Al-Ka, Marwa Al-Arr, Arwa Al-Arr, Jourie Bakhit, Rimas Abu Alkas, Suhair Sayed, Rahaf Abu Alkas, Aya Abu Alkas, Nour Abu Alkas, Majda Samsoum, Riham Abu Freij, Sajoud Abu Khalil, Hanin Abu Khalil, Yasmine Abu Dahrouj, Dana Abu Khalil, Raghad Bakhit, Haya Abu Mahadi, Layan Zayed, Marwaft Samsoum, Zahraa Alnabaheen, Zeina Zayed
Animators: Mohammed Saleh
DOP/editing: Alaa Damo
Artistic supervisor: Rasmi Damo
About the mentors
Rasmi Damo is Director General at Fekra Arts Institute. Rasmi Damo, Palestinian from Gaza, holding BA in nursing and a Diploma in arts therapy and professional training on Arts Performance and cultural activities. Over the last 20 years,he directed several animation short films. He is pioneered ground-breaking animation and creative art projects for children who had witnessed bombings, murder, warfare, displacement, imprisonment, and violence that children should never be witness to. Since 2001 he created and managed a theatre company, curated cultural events, wrote animation films and produced political theatre in Gaza. In 2016 he produced an animation book, which illustrates his experience of using animation film techniques and methodology to achieve social healing. In 2020 he created and managed a culture company in France to contribute to challenges faced by migrant children in Europe, using animation films educational methodology.