Quiver of a Branch in the Wind (1988)
A young Palestinian in exile explores his connection to a land he wasn’t born in, influenced by his father’s language and his grandmother’s stories from Gaza. He meets Nu’ma, who introduces him to Om-Mazen, another exile in Egypt. Om-Mazen, filled with questions and roots, shares stories and melodies with the young man, who listens as she reminisces about her childhood. The girls around them describe the bond between Om-Mazen and the young man, each with their own stories and connections to places like Nablus and Beirut. Their characters, along with Om-Mazen, the young man, and the melody, become intertwined, with the wind always present, causing the branch to quiver.
Director: Majdi El-Omari
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 2, 1988
Language: العربية
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Quiver of a Branch in the Wind about?
- A young Palestinian in exile explores his connection to a land he wasn’t born in, influenced by his father’s language and his grandmother’s stories from Gaza. He meets Nu’ma, who introduces him to Om-Mazen, another exile in Egypt. Om-Mazen, filled with questions and roots, shares stories and melodies with the young man, who listens as she reminisces about her childhood. The girls around them describe the bond between Om-Mazen and the young man, each with their own stories and connections to places like Nablus and Beirut. Their characters, along with Om-Mazen, the young man, and the melody, become intertwined, with the wind always present, causing the branch to quiver.
- Who directed Quiver of a Branch in the Wind?
- Quiver of a Branch in the Wind was directed by Majdi El-Omari.
- What genre is Quiver of a Branch in the Wind?
- Quiver of a Branch in the Wind is a Documentary film.