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Cinema Guild Acquires U.S. Rights for Aljafari's Gaza Film

1/8/2026

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Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for Kamal Aljafari, the filmmaker behind "With Hasan in Gaza," which premiered at the New York Film Festival and is set for a U.S. release in 2026.
The film follows Aljafari and a local guide on a 2001 road trip in Gaza.
Recovered footage is used to explore memory and loss.
Peter Kelly, Cinema Guild's chief, said they are honored to distribute the film.
Kamal Aljafari and executive producer Flavia Mazzarino expressed excitement for its North American audience.

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Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for Kamal Aljafari, the filmmaker behind "With Hasan in Gaza," which premiered at the New York Film Festival and is set for a U.S. release in 2026.
The film follows Aljafari and a local guide on a 2001 road trip in Gaza.
Recovered footage is used to explore memory and loss.
Peter Kelly, Cinema Guild's chief, said they are honored to distribute the film.
Kamal Aljafari and executive producer Flavia Mazzarino expressed excitement for its North American audience.