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Palestinian Voices - The Nakba Through Cinema - Must Watch Films
In 1948, Palestinian villages and society were systematically destroyed and taken over by paramilitary forces who later formed the Israeli army. At least 15,000 people were massacred and over 750,000 were violently displaced.
The events of the Nakba in 1948 and the attempted uprooting of Palestinian society reverberated and continue to resonate across the Arab world.
The "Soumoud" or steadfastness of Palestinians then as now, inspiring generation upon generation of artists, activists and social movements.
This selection of films is curated in commemoration of Nakba Day. Learn more about what took place through the lens of those who survived it as well as those who continue to feel its effects.
The films are available through Palestinian Voices until May 21st.
You can also find a slightly larger list of films available for free online on our blog.
1948
This documentary is the record of the memories of a group of Palestinian elders, many of whom are veterans from the Nakba in 1948.
Al-Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe. This four-part series from Al Jazeera is often considered essential viewing for those learning about this history for the first time.
Everyday Nakba
In Aida refugee camp, Bethlehem, water flows through the pipes only once every few weeks. This short chronicles everyday life without water.
Ismail tells the story of a young man struggling to support his parents after their expulsion to a refugee camp in 1948 by the Israeli forces.
My Palestine looks at the lives of Palestinians before 1948 and how they were changed forever by the war that forced them to leave.
My Very Private Map
A personal journey into the memory of Palestinian refugees, produced on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba.
Stories of the Nakba: 75 Years Later. Produced by the Palestinian American Community Center in Clifton, New Jersey, this short documentary features the stories and lived experiences of local Palestinians who lived through the Nakba.
Your Father Was Born 100 Years Old, and So Was the Nakba.
A Palestinian grandmother returns to her hometown of Haifa through Google Streetview, today, the only way she can see Palestine.