Ahmad Alive
Screenings – CT
Ster-Kinekor V&ASat 21 June 8pm+ Q&A
Screenings – Jozi
BioscopeSat 28 June 6pm+ Q&A
With footage captured from his first-hand experience of the occupation in Palestine, Gazan vlogger Ahmad Ghunaim offers a raw and unfiltered portrayal of life in the aftermath of October 7th, 2023. In a time when foreign journalists are barred from entering Gaza, Ahmad Alive is a vital witness, revealing the realities of war through the lens of a civilian turned war correspondent. Armed only with his phone, Ahmad documents Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza, with bombs cascading from the sky, generations of homes reduced to rubble, and thousands of lives lost. Amidst unimaginable fear and destruction, Ahmad records his journey as a refugee, capturing moments of resilience, loss and survival. Through personal archives and mobile journalism, the film delivers an intimate, urgent perspective on the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Ahmad Alive stands as a testament to truth and resistance, offering a powerful insight into life under siege, and the enduring fight of a people refusing to be erased.
Film Stills
Trailer
Previous Festivals
Chicago Palestine FF (2025)
Junction North Int’l Doc FF (2025)
Nordic Palestinian FF (2025)
Press Comments
Ahmad never aspired to be a war correspondent, but after October 7th, with foreign journalists banned from Gaza, he needed to show the world what was happening. With just his phone, Ahmad captured Israel’s vicious war on Gaza.
This is a really powerful piece of storytelling.
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