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Tour de Gaza

Alaa lives in Gaza and was the Palestinian road cycling champion: an endurance sportsman in a 40 km long conflict-ridden strip, until he lost his leg at the first day of the March of Return protest. Now his goal is to represent Palestine at the Paralympics.

  • Flavia Cappellini
    Director
  • Issam Adwan
    Producer
  • Sean Rowlands
    Producer
  • Julio Molina Moya
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    Palestine, State of
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital FHD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:(
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nazra Film Festival 2019
    Venice
    Italy
    October 15, 2019
    Italy
    Winner Vittorio Arrigoni Prize
  • London Palestine Film Festival 2019
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 26, 2019
    UK
  • Al Ard Film Festival 2020
    Cagliari
    Italy
    August 26, 2020
  • Toronto Palestine Film Festival 2020
    Toronto
    Canada
    September 23, 2020
    Canada
Director Biography - Flavia Cappellini

Flavia Cappellini is a documentary filmmaker and journalist interested in challenging the representation of human and geographical boundaries with a special focus on the intersection between sport and politics.

Flavia’s work has been broadcasted and published worldwide, including ALJAZEERA, DAZN, L’EQUIPE, JOURNEYMAN PICTURES, RAI, SKY SPORT. Her short films, including Colombia, cycling obsession (2018) and Tour de Gaza (2019), have been screened at international film festivals in both Europe and USA.

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Director Statement

"In cycling world there are Champions, sub-Champions and those who have to help others".