• PALESTINE ISLANDS

    Directed by Nour Ben Salem, Julien Menanteau
    France/Palestine | 22 minutes | California Premiere | Things We Do For Love

Maha is part of the last generation of Palestinian refugees in the Balata camp. When her blind grandfather falls ill, she hatches an elaborate plan to convince him that a return to his homeland is possible.

film details

Director: Nour Ben Salem, Julien Menanteau
Producers: Bastien Daret, Arthur Goisset, Robin Roble, Rashid Abdelhammid
Screenwriter: Nour Ben Salem, Julien Menanteau
Cinematographers: Éric Devin
Editor: Manon Falise, Valère Raigneau
Music: Jack Bartman
Cast: Sama Idreesi, Kamel El Basha, Leen Saleh, Toleen Al Risheq, Mohammad Idreesi , Rakan Al Nather, Hind Hamed, Odai Hijazi, Nael Abu Ayyash, Islam Al Awad
Country: France/Palestine
Language: in Arab with English subtitles
Year: 2023
Running Time: 22 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Primary Company: Manifest

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