Gaza Parkour Team leader's European dream turns to struggle in documentary One More Jump
The documentary 'One More Jump' by Emanuele Gerosa follows Abdallah, founder and historic leader of the Gaza Parkour Team, who was invited to Italy for a workshop and decided to stay to become a professional athlete. Years later, he earns minimum wage, struggles to find steady work, but continues training. He has lost contact with his former teammates, who feel betrayed. Among them is Jehad, still trapped in the Gaza Strip, training daily with younger members. Parkour becomes a metaphor for survival and hope. The film contrasts two lives split by geography and circumstance.
Key facts
- Abdallah is founder and historic leader of the Gaza Parkour Team
- He was invited to Italy for a workshop and stayed to become a professional athlete
- Years later, Abdallah earns minimum wage and struggles to find work
- He no longer contacts his former teammates, who feel betrayed
- Jehad remains in the Gaza Strip, training daily with younger team members
- Parkour serves as a metaphor for life and survival in the documentary
- The documentary is titled 'One More Jump' and directed by Emanuele Gerosa
- The film shows a political and civil society far from that of Italy
Entities
Artists
- Abdallah
- Jehad
- Emanuele Gerosa
Institutions
- Gaza Parkour Team
- Artribune
Locations
- Gaza Strip
- Italy