In “We Shall Return,” we are taken to the West Bank and follow 11 Palestinian communities being displaced by Israeli forces and settlers. The film documents various stages of displacement and the resistance against it. We are immersed in a world marked by feelings of unease and fear, characterized by constant tension and the worry of having to flee once again. Through the film’s 360° format and cell phone footage documenting attacks on Palestinian families, we feel as though we are experiencing the violence firsthand.
The film is being screened as part of DOK Neuland, which is focusing on “Landslide” this year: It’s about change—slow and creeping, as well as abrupt; natural and man-made.
In an interview, Faiz Abu Rmeleh and Keren Manor paint a picture of the situation in the West Bank, recounting attacks on the film crew and the constant sense of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty:
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Titelbild: © DOK Leipzig 2026, We Shall Return, Keren Manor, Faiz Abu Rmeleh