Juliano Mer-Khamis

Date of Birth: 29 May 1958

Country: Israel

Biography: Juiliano Mer-Khamis was an actor, director, filmmaker and political activist. Has acted in Canadian, Israeli, British and American films and theatre productions. His mother Arna Mer Khamis, a Palestinian rights activist, founded the Stone Theatre at the Jenin refugee camp. Continuing her work, Juliano re-opened The Freedom Theatre where he wants to develop artistic skills, independence and critical thinking. Was assassinated in the Palestinian city of Jenin in 4 April 2011 by a masked gunman.

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