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International Panorama · 46th Edition

Palestinian on The Road

Director

Ismail Habbash

Country

Palestine

Runtime

1 h 39 min 21 sec

Language

Arabic

Premiere

World Premiere

Synopsis

 Ismail, a Palestinian director long denied the freedom to travel, finally sets out on a journey tracing the path Christ walked two thousand years ago, from Nazareth to Jerusalem, seeking stories of miracles and legends. He is surprised to find the route now crowded with refugee camps, witnessing their stories, dreams, and resilience. This cinematic journey blends history with the present, the spontaneous with the deliberate, and explores the ongoing impact of the Nakba on Palestinian life and identity. 

Screenplay

Ismail Habbash

Producers

Ismail Habbash

About the Director

 He is an independent Palestinian director and screenwriter. He has written and directed numerous short and feature-length documentary films, some of which have won awards at Arab and international festivals. He is also a member of the preparatory committee of the Palestinian Filmmakers Syndicate. 

Screenings

Tue 18 Nov · 21:00 – 22:39 Opera House - Hanager Theatre
Wed 19 Nov · 12:00 – 13:39 Zamalek Cinema 1
Thu 20 Nov · 15:00 – 16:39 Vox – Mall Masr (1)