A photo of Julien Menantou and Nour Ben Salem Palestine Island,
The long years of struggle of Palestinians under the imperialist occupation forces of Israel will be the focus of the package of films to be screened at the 16th edition of the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) to be held from July 26 to 31 in the capital. The package titled ‘An Ode to Resilience: Tales from Palestine’ will include short films and documentaries showcasing various stories of resistance and resilience from the war-torn land.
Goodbye TiberiusDirected by Lina Soualem, the film tells the story of four generations of Palestinian women by interweaving images from the present and the 1990s. The filmmaker, who is the daughter of renowned actor Hiam Abbas, returns to her mother’s ancestral village in Palestine after 30 years to understand the courageous decisions made by the women in her family.
heavy metalDirected by Timo Brun and Edward Knowles, the film follows the lives and dreams of young Palestinian women who challenge norms within and outside their refugee camp through weightlifting competitions.
Julien Menanteau and Nour Ben Salem Palestine Islands It is the story of 12-year-old Maha, who convinces her blind grandfather that the wall of separation has fallen, and that it is now possible to return to their homeland. Roller, Life, Fight The film follows filmmakers Elettra Bisogno and Hazem Alkaddi’s journey through life in Belgium.
