Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction (1984)
After the destruction of the Palestinian village of Ma’loul in 1948 and the forced displacement of its inhabitants, the site remains uninhabited. Each year, former residents are allowed to return for a single day, gathering among the ruins to share memories, recount the village’s past, and introduce younger generations to a place they cannot permanently inhabit, sustaining collective history through ritual return and testimony.
Director: Michel Khleifi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 33 min
Release Date: December 31, 1984
Production: Marisa Films
Country: Belgium, Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية, עִבְרִית
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Michel Khleifi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction about?
- After the destruction of the Palestinian village of Ma’loul in 1948 and the forced displacement of its inhabitants, the site remains uninhabited. Each year, former residents are allowed to return for a single day, gathering among the ruins to share memories, recount the village’s past, and introduce younger generations to a place they cannot permanently inhabit, sustaining collective history through ritual return and testimony.
- Who directed Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction?
- Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction was directed by Michel Khleifi.
- How long is Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction?
- Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction has a runtime of 33m (33 minutes).
- What genre is Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction?
- Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction produced?
- Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction was produced in Belgium, Palestinian Territory.