Palestinian Identity (1984)
In 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied its capital, Beirut. The film is a rare example of a PLO film made after the PLO’s departure from Beirut. It documents the burned and destroyed cultural and educational centers from which Israelis stole films, photographs, and historical and contemporary manuscripts. It includes interviews with key members of the Palestinian cultural scene such as Mahmoud Darwish and Ismail Shammout and those in charge of cultural and educational centers that were destroyed.
Director: Kassem Hawal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Mahmoud Darwish - Self
- Ismail Shammout - Self
Screenplay
Music: Kawkab Hamza
Editing: Marwan Akkawi
Production: Palestine Liberation Organization
Country: Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Kassem Hawal
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palestinian Identity about?
- In 1982, Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied its capital, Beirut. The film is a rare example of a PLO film made after the PLO’s departure from Beirut. It documents the burned and destroyed cultural and educational centers from which Israelis stole films, photographs, and historical and contemporary manuscripts. It includes interviews with key members of the Palestinian cultural scene such as Mahmoud Darwish and Ismail Shammout and those in charge of cultural and educational centers that were destroyed.
- Who directed Palestinian Identity?
- Palestinian Identity was directed by Kassem Hawal.
- Who stars in Palestinian Identity?
- Palestinian Identity stars Mahmoud Darwish, Ismail Shammout.
- How long is Palestinian Identity?
- Palestinian Identity has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Palestinian Identity?
- Palestinian Identity is a Documentary film.
- Where was Palestinian Identity produced?
- Palestinian Identity was produced in Palestinian Territory.