The Horse of Jenin
““The horse in Arabic is a symbol of freedom. But to us, this horse is much more. This horse is us.””
2025•1h 20m•Released
Comedy
Built from the debris of a major invasion, the Horse of Jenin sculpture became a constant presence in Alaa’s life growing up in Occupied Palestine. It stood proudly in the center of the city for twenty years, symbolizing hope and resistance. Then, on October 29, 2023, an Israeli bulldozer entered the city, ripping the sculpture from its place — and from its people. Now, Alaa is left wondering… What happened to the horse? Fresh from an acclaimed run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and combining storytelling, mask, and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jenin is constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada’s own memories and stands as an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings.
Director
Katrien van Beurden
Writer
Alaa Shehada
Languages
English
Studio
55B Productions
Cast
Alaa Shehada
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