In “We Shall Return,” we are taken to the West Bank and follow 11 Palestinian communities that are being displaced by Israeli forces and settlers. 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.
In Florinda Ciucio’s short film “In Memory of,” we are immersed in a Gaza that no longer exists as it once did—a Gaza from the memories of Mohammed Imrani. Using only a pencil, paper, and his voice, Mohammed transports us to a city that has been destroyed. He does not use colors in his drawings; he lost them because of the war.
In her film “I Shall not Hate”, Israeli filmmaker Tal Barda tells the story of Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish, who lives in Israel. He loses three of his daughters in an attack. With incredible strength, he remains convinced that only understanding can create peace. A message that Tal Barda carries into the world with her […]