Spotlight: How did Palestinian cinema become as we know it today?
Presenter: Hiba Qassououi
Delivered: Marrakech on December 2, 2023
Hiba talks about revolutionary Palestinian filmmaking and gives a brief history of the beginnings of cinema culture in Palestine up to its current day presence. She also highlights key figures of Palestinian Cinema like Rashid Masharawi, Hany Abu-Assad, Mai Masri, and Annemarie Jacir.
Sources & Future References
'It Must Be Heaven' Review: Portrait of a Palestinian Abroad
Elia Souleiman présente It Must Be Heaven à Marrakech - L'Observateur
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