When will BYE BYE TIBERIAS take place in Mainz?

The screening will take place on Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 8:30 PM.

Where will the film be shown?

The film will be screened in the Shell of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz at Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 23.

How much does the admission cost?

Admission to the FILMZ-Shell Cinema is free.

When does entry begin?

Entry usually begins half an hour before the film starts.

What is BYE BYE TIBERIAS about?

The documentary accompanies Lina Soualem and her mother Hiam Abbas on a journey to Tiberias and explores memories, homeland, and Palestinian family history.

Will the film be shown in the original version?

The Shell Cinema shows its films in the original version, with German subtitles when possible.

BYE BYE TIBERIAS at the Shell Cinema: A Moving Journey Between Memory and Homeland

Name: FILMZ – Shell Cinema: BYE BYE TIBERIAS
Start: 2027-02-02T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-02T23:00:00+01:00
Location: JGU - Muschel

Memories of Tiberias: BYE BYE TIBERIAS at the Shell Cinema

A moving documentary portrait awaits the audience on February 2, 2027, at the Shell Cinema of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. BYE BYE TIBERIAS follows director Lina Soualem on her journey to her hometown Tiberias. Together with her mother, actress Hiam Abbas, she encounters women, places, and stories that speak of personal memory, loss, and Palestinian identity.

Between Family History and Homeland

The film connects private conversations with a broader perspective on history and origin. Forgotten places become spaces of memory, while the voices of several generations create a multifaceted picture of Tiberias. The camera not only follows a family story but also the traces of a homeland that has changed yet continues to live on in memory.

Documentary Film in a Special Cinema Space

The Shell Cinema of FILMZ brings sophisticated film art to the shell on the campus of Johannes Gutenberg University. The event starts at 8:30 PM; entry usually opens half an hour prior. This student-oriented cinema experience focuses on communal viewing, a concentrated atmosphere, and films that encourage discussion even after the credits roll.

An Award-Winning Cinema Series in Mainz

The Shell Cinema has been a fixed part of Mainz's cultural scene since 2022, attracting several thousand visitors annually. In 2025, the series received the Rhineland-Palatinate Cinema Program Award as the first university cinema. Films are shown in the original version, with German subtitles when possible. Early arrival is recommended for event planning, as no reservations are provided.

Conclusion: Cinema as a Shared Space of Memory

BYE BYE TIBERIAS promises a quiet, intense event experience between family portrait, political history, and emotional memory work. Those who appreciate documentary film, international film culture, and special cinema evenings in Mainz will experience a film night with lasting audience engagement at the Shell Cinema.