courage and resilience

Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege

Sat, 01 May 2021

During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. Little Palestine (Diary of a Siege) is a film that follows the destiny of civilians during the brutal sieges, imposed by the Syrian regime, that took place in the wake of the battles. With his camera, Abdallah Al-Khatib composes a love song to a place that proudly resists the atrocities of war.

Cherry

Fri, 24 Mar 2023

An intimate encounter with Marie-Lise through a wishlist of activities of her own.

Atypiques

Tue, 21 Jan 2025

After the camps, being alive...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010

For the first time, survivors talk about life after the camps. How does one return to a life that was interrupted with such violence? How does one reconstruct oneself when all or most of one’s family were butchered? How does one resume studies and earn a living in a society that had cast you out a few years earlier?

The Fate of Bineta

Fri, 23 Jun 2023

Bineta, a young girl orphaned by her mother's death, faces even greater tragedy when her father is poisoned by his own family members, who are after his inheritance. After her father's death, she is thrown out of her home by her uncle. However, she is taken in by a kind woman who supports her and helps her continue her education. Despite the challenges, Bineta's determination allows her to succeed and build a stable life, fulfilling the dreams her father had for her.