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Some Palestinians embark on a journey to discover the fate of the houses taken from their families in the 1948 Nakba. Meet some of the Palestinians who have returned to the homes of their parents and grandparents, now in
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Some Palestinians embark on a journey to discover the fate of the houses taken from their families in the 1948 Nakba. Meet some of the Palestinians who have returned to the homes of their parents and grandparents, now in
In this singular piece, sound designer Rana Eid and music composer Cynthia Zaven reflect on the British imperial narrative of this turning point in history by placing it within the context of a century of events that fol
Scenes of everyday life in the occupied Palestinian territories, with a dream-like feeling, reminiscent of home-movies of the 60s. But instead of a day at the beach, or in the backyard: an olive tree, a wall, a bulldozer
Amid the buildings and streets of Ramallah, men take up positions. In a continuous, unedited shot, the camera witnesses a confrontation between Palestinians and Israeli soldiers illegally stationed in the city. With a si
A documentary film of Mandatory Palestine. Showing the construction of modern infrastructure and life in the cities, depicts scenes from the holidays and work in the villages.
An excerpt taken from the poem of Mahmoud Darwish, "A Lover From Palestine".
Lumière's documents life in Palestine.
What does a Palestinian who was forced into exile by the establishment of the State of Israel and experienced the loss of home and family by bombing see in Fukushima, an area where residents have been exiled from their h
This film analyzes the economic interests underpinning the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis, with a particular focus on the influence of international oil interests in the region. The analysis found here is ins
Palestine in the Eye chronicles the profound impact of Hani Jawharieh’s death for the PLO Film Unit. The film reflects on his life through interviews with family, colleagues, and his own cinematography, including the mom
In July 1988, Mizue Furui was in the Gaza Strip and West Bank with her camera as a rookie freelance journalist. Covering the Palestinian condition, she became acquainted with Ghada Ageel, a 23-year-old teacher at an e
What is daily life like in the occupied territories? Drawing on testimonies from the past and present, two documentary perspectives are presented: “Still Playing” and “Intersecting Memory.” Both reveal what it is like to
Mays is 22 years old, lives in occupied Palestine and works at the Palestinian Circus School. She is planning a life together with her Swedish boyfriend, Caspar and she intends to study at the University of Stockholm. Ho
In a port of Peloponnese the local Master Mason, his daughter, a Palestinian commando, a corrupt police chief and 17 girls from eastern Europe await the arrival of a ship with a route from Panama to Israel.
A capsule from Chantal Partamian’s "Katsakh" project, experiments on and with film originally published on Instagram. “Katsakh” means vinegar in Armenian, in reference to the vinegar syndrome, “the chemical degradation t
During the first Palestinian Intifada, or uprising, that began in December 1987, Palestinian-American filmmaker Tony Kandah made the documentary "Stolen Freedom" about occupied Palestine and the Intifada. Filmed primaril
Story line based in Palestine, interviews with residents, ex war veterans and victims of the Palestinian war. Documentary about the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
A French nurse and an Italian photographer devote their lives to the Palestinian cause but make the ultimate sacrifice. This is a story about two Europeans who devoted their lives to the Palestinian cause and paid the ul
During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. The film follows the destiny of civilians during the brutal sieges, imposed by