House of Hope: New film follows a Waldorf-inspired school in the West Bank
Summary
The documentary House of Hope follows Manar Wahhab and her husband, who started a Waldorf-inspired school in the occupied West Bank. The school focuses on teaching children peaceful resistance and helps them express their feelings while living under difficult conditions.Key Facts
- The film centers on Manar Wahhab, a Palestinian woman who founded the school with her husband, Milad Vosgueritchian.
- The school is located in al-Eizariya in the occupied West Bank.
- It uses the Waldorf education approach, which encourages non-violent resistance and emotional expression.
- The filmmaker, Marjolein Busstra, spent three years filming and visited the West Bank nine times.
- Wahhab and the crew shared a trusting relationship, allowing filming during vulnerable moments.
- The school aims to protect children’s dignity and give them a sense of agency despite living under occupation.
- The film was produced by Think-Film, known for other documentaries on Palestinian stories.
- Wahhab wanted to show her true self to represent her community’s hope and voice.
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