Born Out of Death (1981)

The West-German director Monica Maurer made a number of important films for the PLO. The Israeli airstrikes against Beirut on 17 July 1981 killed 350 people, including a pregnant woman whose baby could be rescued from her torn-up womb. Maurer shows the people’s suffering and pain, their victimhood. She addresses the systemic causes of violence, referring back to the history of their country and formulating arguments for the necessity of a fight for liberation.

Director: Monica Maurer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Mauro Contini
Production: Palestine Liberation Organization
Country: Palestinian Territory
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born Out of Death about?
The West-German director Monica Maurer made a number of important films for the PLO. The Israeli airstrikes against Beirut on 17 July 1981 killed 350 people, including a pregnant woman whose baby could be rescued from her torn-up womb. Maurer shows the people’s suffering and pain, their victimhood. She addresses the systemic causes of violence, referring back to the history of their country and formulating arguments for the necessity of a fight for liberation.
Who directed Born Out of Death?
Born Out of Death was directed by Monica Maurer.
How long is Born Out of Death?
Born Out of Death has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is Born Out of Death?
Born Out of Death is a Documentary film.
Where was Born Out of Death produced?
Born Out of Death was produced in Palestinian Territory.