No Other Land is a powerful, on-the-ground documentary that follows Palestinian communities in the West Bank as they struggle to remain on their land amid ongoing displacement and conflict. Co-created by Palestinian and Israeli activists, the film offers a rare, deeply human portrait of life under pressure, as well as an unexpected story of friendship and shared moral courage across dividing lines.
The film has also generated significant international attention and controversy, with strong reactions from different communities about its portrayal of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and the perspectives it centers. For some, it is a necessary witness to injustice; for others, it raises challenging questions about representation and narrative. As we watch together, we’re invited into a thoughtful and respectful space to engage difficult realities—reflecting on themes of justice, dignity, truth-telling, and what it means to listen well and seek peace in a divided world.
2024, 92 minutes, directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pI2IXKtlew
Free Admission. Please register. Co-sponsored by New College Berkeley and First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley.
About the Faith & Film series:
In this series we will examine the potent and relevant medium of film in exploring themes of love, faith, conscience, evil, death, reception, grace, morality, identity, and our yearning for the sacred. Each month we will view a different film––each unique, compelling, and demanding––reflecting our current times. Each film is curated by those who love this artistic medium and will host a conversation following our viewing. Co-sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley and New College Berkeley.
Event details:
FPCB is located at 2407 Dana Street, Berkeley, and the event will start promptly at 7PM in Geneva Hall, Room G202. There is is free parking with sign-in in the FPCB underground parking lot on Channing Way.
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, 94704