A World Not Ours (2014)
An intimate, and often humorous, portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein el-Helweh, in southern Lebanon. Based on a wealth of personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, the film is a sensitive, and illuminating study of belonging, friendship, and family in the lives of those for whom dispossession is the norm, and yearning their daily lives.
Director: Mahdi Fleifel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 21, 2014
Cast
- Mahdi Fleifel - (voice)
Screenplay
- Mahdi Fleifel (Screenplay)
Music: Jon Opstad
Cinematography: Mahdi Fleifel
Editing: Michael Aaglund
Production: Nakba FilmWorks, Screen Institute Beirut, SANAD
Country: Denmark, Lebanon, Palestinian Territory, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar
Keywords
refugee camp, world cup, home video, return to hometown, palestinian diaspora
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A World Not Ours about?
- An intimate, and often humorous, portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein el-Helweh, in southern Lebanon. Based on a wealth of personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, the film is a sensitive, and illuminating study of belonging, friendship, and family in the lives of those for whom dispossession is the norm, and yearning their daily lives.
- Who directed A World Not Ours?
- A World Not Ours was directed by Mahdi Fleifel.
- Who stars in A World Not Ours?
- A World Not Ours stars Mahdi Fleifel.
- How long is A World Not Ours?
- A World Not Ours has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is A World Not Ours?
- A World Not Ours is a Documentary film.
- Where was A World Not Ours produced?
- A World Not Ours was produced in Denmark, Lebanon, Palestinian Territory, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.