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Reham al-Kahlout (source: Al Jazeera)

Palestine′s comedy star Reham al-Kahlout

No escaping life in Gaza

Reham al-Kahlout is 19 and has chosen an impossible job: she entertains people in a place where there isn′t much to laugh about. What′s more, she can′t even count on unconditional support from her extended family. Peter Munch reports from Gaza CityMore

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Karama-Gaza Human Rights Film Festival (photo: Lama Film)

Karama-Gaza Human Rights Film Festival

Roll out the red carpet!

Every year, amid the rubble of Gaza City, a film festival takes place. Co-founder, organiser and film producer Khalil al-Mozayen is willing to risk provoking the wrath of Hamas's moral guardians to make sure his festival goes ahead. By Peter MunchMore

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