Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Documentary 'House of Hope' Premieres at IDFA
The documentary 'House of Hope' is about a school in Palestine.
It's run by a woman named Manar and her husband, who are trying to help children.
The school follows a special teaching style called Waldorf, which believes in peace.
The school is in a place where there's some conflict and tension.
The documentary shows how the family and the school deal with these difficulties.
It was filmed over three years, including after some attacks.
It highlights the importance of the school as a place of safety and peace, where children sing about peace.
The documentary 'House of Hope' is set to premiere at IDFA.
It follows Manar and Milad's efforts to create a Waldorf school in the West Bank.
The school embraces non-violent resistance.
Filmmaker Marjolein Busstra followed the couple and their family for three years.
The film captures the couple's challenges amidst rising tensions.
- Who
- Marjolein Busstra directed the documentary focusing on Manar and Milad.
- What
- A documentary called 'House of Hope' about a Waldorf school in the occupied West Bank is premiering at IDFA.
- When
- The film will premiere at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam in November.
- Where
- The documentary is set in al-Eizariya, a Palestinian town in the West Bank.
- Why
- The documentary tells the story of Manar and Milad's efforts to create a safe haven and promote non-violent resistance through the House of Hope school.
- Documentary Title
- House of Hope
- Main Subject
- Manar and Milad
- School Name
- House of Hope
- School Philosophy
- Waldorf education, non-violent resistance
- Director
- Marjolein Busstra
- World Premiere
- International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
- Festival Dates
- November 13-23