Arafat, My Brother (2005)

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In November 2004, Yasser Arafat died. He had been leader of the PLO since 1969 and president of the Palestinian Authority since 1993. His younger brother, Dr Fathi Arafat, died soon after of cancer. Driven by despondency about the endless violence and the continuing uncertainty about the future of his people, the well-known Palestinian film maker Rashid Masharawi started working on a documentary 18 months earlier, in which he follows Dr Fathi Arafat and travels from Cairo to Paris, via Ramallah and Lebanon, tackling endless closed borders and roadblocks.

Director: Rashid Masharawi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arafat, My Brother about?
In November 2004, Yasser Arafat died. He had been leader of the PLO since 1969 and president of the Palestinian Authority since 1993. His younger brother, Dr Fathi Arafat, died soon after of cancer. Driven by despondency about the endless violence and the continuing uncertainty about the future of his people, the well-known Palestinian film maker Rashid Masharawi started working on a documentary 18 months earlier, in which he follows Dr Fathi Arafat and travels from Cairo to Paris, via Ramallah and Lebanon, tackling endless closed borders and roadblocks.
Who directed Arafat, My Brother?
Arafat, My Brother was directed by Rashid Masharawi.
How long is Arafat, My Brother?
Arafat, My Brother has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Arafat, My Brother?
Arafat, My Brother is a Documentary film.