Hakawati, the Last storytellers (2019)

What is the Palestinian identity ?

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Despite their children's reluctance, Radi and Mounira, a 65-year-old puppeteer couple, set off on tour between Israel and Palestine in their outdated van. They are exhausted from having to set up and take down the stage, from performing three shows in a row in front of hundreds of wild children under a burning sky. Lost in Jericho, frightened by the bombs falling near Majd Al Shams, destabilized by the Bedouin children of the Negev unable to determine their own identity, they no longer know if their mission is still relevant. Safeguarding the identity of their people through their shows, but at what cost? A quest for Palestinian identity.

Director: Karim Dridi, Julien Gaertner
Genre: Documentary, War, Family
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Paul Pirritano
Production: Mirak Films, Angoa-Agicoa, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, CNC, PROCIREP
Country: France, Qatar
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Keywords

palestinian-israeli conflict, palestine, puppeteer, road movie, political documentary, old people, palestinian resistance, artists, palestinian art

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More Films by Director: Karim Dridi, Julien Gaertner
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hakawati, the Last storytellers about?
Despite their children's reluctance, Radi and Mounira, a 65-year-old puppeteer couple, set off on tour between Israel and Palestine in their outdated van. They are exhausted from having to set up and take down the stage, from performing three shows in a row in front of hundreds of wild children under a burning sky. Lost in Jericho, frightened by the bombs falling near Majd Al Shams, destabilized by the Bedouin children of the Negev unable to determine their own identity, they no longer know if their mission is still relevant. Safeguarding the identity of their people through their shows, but at what cost? A quest for Palestinian identity.
Who directed Hakawati, the Last storytellers?
Hakawati, the Last storytellers was directed by Karim Dridi, Julien Gaertner.
Who stars in Hakawati, the Last storytellers?
Hakawati, the Last storytellers stars Radi Shehadeh, Mounira Shehadeh, Feras Shehadeh.
How long is Hakawati, the Last storytellers?
Hakawati, the Last storytellers has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Hakawati, the Last storytellers?
Hakawati, the Last storytellers is a Documentary, War, Family film.
Where was Hakawati, the Last storytellers produced?
Hakawati, the Last storytellers was produced in France, Qatar.