Gaza Soundman

Imagine is delighted to present the NI premiere of the staggering “Gaza Soundman”.

Born and raised in Gaza, Mohammad Yaghi has amassed an extensive audio archive of the place he loves. Now, amid the conflict that has horrifically intensified since October 2023, he turns his microphone to the people affected by the conflict.

From a cafe stall making drinks and children playing on the playground to a mother giving birth to the sound of artillery fire and the voices of people trapped beneath razed buildings, the visceral moments Mohammad captures highlight the transformation of Gaza’s aural environment.

Pairing his own ruminations on his work and homeland with a series of evocative, immersive soundscapes, Mohammad Yaghi captures the realities of life on the ground in Palestine before and after October 7th.

Gaza Sound Man is an intimate, urgent impression of everyday life in Palestine. 

Content Guidance: Film contains scenes of war, bereavement and death.

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