Deranged Old Man

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Hey there, fellow cinephiles!

Just rewatched the classic thriller Jaws (1975) and I'm once again in awe of Spielberg's masterful storytelling. This film isn't just about a man-eating shark; it's a tale of human resilience, fear, and the unseen terror that lurks beneath the surface.

The brilliance of Jaws lies in its suspense. Spielberg doesn't rush to show us the shark. Instead, he builds tension with John Williams' iconic score and clever camera work. The result? We're on the edge of our seats, our hearts pounding, long before we catch a glimpse of those deadly jaws.

And let's not forget the performances. Roy Scheider as Chief Brody brings a relatable everyman quality to the role. Richard Dreyfuss is excellent as the passionate oceanographer Hooper, and Robert Shaw steals the show as the grizzled shark hunter Quint.

Jaws is more than a movie; it's a cultural phenomenon that forever changed our view of the ocean. It's a testament to Spielberg's genius that, nearly 50 years later, those two notes from the Jaws theme can still send shivers down our spines.

So, if you haven't seen Jaws yet, dive in. Just remember- you're gonna need a bigger boat.

I hesitated a great deal to talk about my predicament in Germany but my friends encouraged me to. I truly didn't want anyone to think I was taking advantage of their generosity. I have always relied on myself even during hard times but these are desperate times I never imagined living through before. I was raised to be responsible at a very young age and be resilient whatever the situation I'm in. Since Life has never been easy in Gaza even before the genocide, that's how it had to be, but I also grew up in a home and a community where love and family are everything and it is my family's very survival that is at stake right now.

You have all been more than generous and helped us raise 85,227 € as of now and I am beyond grateful for that but we still need you. Unfortunately, I only have 5 days left to raise what remains of my goal. I fear it will be impossible for me to promote this campaign, support and save my family when the time comes, if I'm considered stateless and deported.

Moreover, even though my job was exhausting, I tried so hard to keep it because I really needed it to provide for my family. However, try as I might, I failed to reach an agreement with the company, ended unemployed and lost the apartment I was renting, too. I am also unable to get a new job at the moment because of all the legal and bureaucratic procedures I need to go through first. As a result, My family, unable to evacuate due to the border still seized by Israel, have been depending solely on donation money to pay for their ever rising daily expenses and frequent displacements. That's why, I was forced to raise my previous target of 1 70,000€ to 100,000 €. I truly had no choice.

I would also like everyone to know that I am used to hardship and I am not one to surrender easily. I am trying my best to beat the odds and win this fight but I am not asking for help for myself. I don't care what happens to me as long as my family, especially our children and newborns, are able to receive any help they can get until they're able to hopefully evacuate. Please don't give up on them! They need you now more than you can imagine! It's only God's mercy and your support that have been getting them through this nightmare!

Donate if you can, reblog and share anywhere you have reach on your social media platforms. Any contribution counts and means the world to us. I truly believe we can make it and achieve our new goal thanks to your unwavering support and boundless generosity. I can never thank everyone enough!

€85,227 raised of €100,000 goal

Guys reminder that bilal has to raise the rest of the 15k by AUGUST 15TH, this is really urgent please do not let this fundraiser slow down 🙏