Screening of the film Severed at the Choros of liminal

On a brown sofa in front of a red wall, a young boy with short brown hair and summer clothes gazes ahead as if listening to someone speaking. One of his legs, amputated at the knee, is wrapped in bandages, while his two gray crutches rest against the sofa cushion beside him.
Mohamad Saleh at his apartment in Cairo, in a still from ‘Severed.’ (Courtesy)

On Tuesday, November 11th at 20:00, the liminal’s Choros will host a screening of the short film “Severed” by Jen Marlowe, with Greek subtitles. The documentary tells the story of Mohamad Saleh, an 18-year-old from Gaza who has lived through five major assaults on the Gaza Strip. In those attacks, he lost his home, family members, his best friends, and, at the age of 12, his leg.

A story of endurance and survival

The film follows Mohamad as he strives to rebuild his life, while also shedding light on the reality faced by thousands living with disabilities as a result of Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Through Mohamad’s eyes, the audience experiences both the pain and trauma endured by thousands in Gaza and their extraordinary resilience, strength, and determination to survive. The documentary illuminates the power of human solidarity and care that keep people standing even amid extreme violence.

On a brown sofa in front of a red wall, a young boy leans into the embrace of a woman wearing a headscarf and matching clothes. Both have their eyes closed, appearing to rest not only the weight of their bodies but also of their emotions on each other’s shoulders.
Mohamad and his mother Um Jihad in their apartment in Cairo, in a still from ‘Severed.’ (Courtesy)

A brief overview of the event

The screening is part of the “Linking Palestine and Disability Justice” campaign by Donkeysaddle Projects. Following the film, there will be a discussion with simultaneous interpretation in Greek Sign Language.

The screening is free with voluntary donations. All proceeds will support the distribution of Severed as well as monthly stipends for Mohamad and other members of the community in Gaza. A donation box will be available at Choros on the day of the event, and contributions can also be made online through this link.

As the genocide in Gaza continues silently amid a fragile ceasefire, so does the mass infliction of physical and psychological harm on Palestinians, an integral part of the genocidal strategy. Thousands of people are surviving with injuries, amputations, and deep physical and mental trauma, while access to medical care has been systematically destroyed and Israel continues to block the transfer and delivery of medical aid.

It is no coincidence that, while governments and the international community remain complicit in the genocide, incidents of ableist violence are increasing in Greece, further deepening social injustice and exclusion.

The screening of the documentary serves as a call for action and solidarity, a reminder of the need to stand against violence, defending life, dignity, and disability justice.

Accessibility

  • The film has Greek subtitles.
  • During the discussion there will be simultaneous interpretation in Greek Sign Language.

ℹ️ The film can be provided with English audio description. For further information, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Useful information

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 20:00
Duration: The film runs for 25 minutes, followed by a discussion
Location: Choros, 6-8 Theatre Square, Athens
Cost: Voluntary contribution

“Choros” is wheelchair accessible and has an ADA-compliant restroom.