Palestine Islands

A tender, bittersweet short that immerses you in a child's hopeful deception, balancing warmth and melancholy.

Directed by

Julien Menanteau, Nour Ben Salem

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sama Idreesi, Kamel El Basha, Toleen Al Risheq

Overview

Maha, 12, is part of the last generation of Palestinian refugees from the Balata camp. Following a faintness from her blind grandfather, she imagines a crazy project: to make him believe that the wall of separation has fallen and that a return to his native land is possible.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, identity, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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