MAPPING JOURNEY #3

of KHALILI Bouchra

FRANCE, 2009, 00:03:30

Production : KHALILI Bouchra
Genre : Video art
Keyword : Immigration, Souvenir, Testimony, Travel

Summary :
Mapping Journey #3 is the third part of an ongoing series initiated in2008. The project focuses on the confrontation between asingular pathand the normativity of the cartography. It aims to reveal the alternative and underground maps that are generated by migratory experiences and clandestinity. Filmed in Ramallah, Mapping Journey #3shows the impossibility for a young Palestinian from Ramallah to visithis Palestinian fiancé who lives in East Jerusalem, despite the shortdistance of 14kms that separates them. As a Palestinian I.D. holder,this young man has no right to go to Jerusalem, except with a permitthat is almost impossible to obtain from the Israeli authorities.Defying the ban, he draws on a map the illegal roads he uses in orderto avoid the checkpoints and the wall of separation.

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