Palestinian Identity (1984)

Palestinian Identity

1984

Documentary

Synopsis

In 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied its capital, Beirut. The film is a rare example of a PLO film made after the PLO’s departure from Beirut. It documents the burned and destroyed cultural and educational centers from which Israelis stole films, photographs, and historical and contemporary manuscripts. It includes interviews with key members of the Palestinian cultural scene such as Mahmoud Darwish and Ismail Shammout and those in charge of cultural and educational centers that were destroyed.

Credits

Director

Kassem Hawal

Cast

Ismail Shammout as Self

Mahmoud Darwish as Self

Crew

Kamal Hadad (Assistant Director)

Jack Robin (Camera Operator)

Nabil Zoubaidi (Camera Operator)

Marwan Akkawi (Editor)

Kawkab Hamza (Music)