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.
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