Write Down, I Am an Arab (2014)

Cast

• Mahmoud Darwish - Self (archive footage)
• Makram J. Khoury - Narrator (voice)

Keywords

palestinian-israeli conflict, poet, woman director

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Write Down, I Am an Arab about?

"Write Down, I am an Arab" tells the story of Mahmoud Darwish, the Palestinian national poet and one of the most influential writers of the Arab world. His writing shaped Palestinian identity and helped galvanize generations of Palestinians to their cause. Born in the Galilee, Darwish's family fled during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and returned a few years later to a ruined homeland. These early experiences would provide the foundation for a writing career that would come to define an entire nation.

Who directed Write Down, I Am an Arab?

Write Down, I Am an Arab was directed by Ibtisam Mara'ana.

Who stars in Write Down, I Am an Arab?

Write Down, I Am an Arab stars Mahmoud Darwish, Makram J. Khoury.

How long is Write Down, I Am an Arab?

Write Down, I Am an Arab has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).

What genre is Write Down, I Am an Arab?

Write Down, I Am an Arab is a Documentary, History film.

Where was Write Down, I Am an Arab produced?

Write Down, I Am an Arab was produced in Israel, Palestinian Territory.