Sumud / Life Endures: Three Stories from Palestine

As far as modern tragedies go, sadly Palestine stands out as one of the biggest injustices of our time. Yet the resilience of its people is unmatched. These three films tell stories of struggle, identity and hope through the eyes of Nakba survivors, exiled Palestinians and genocide survivors.

Featuring:

Adas Falasteen (Dir. Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini and Samar Taher Lulu)
Adas Falasteen or "Palestine Lentils" is a documentary film that tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war on Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.

Holidays in Palestine (Dir. Maxime Lindon)
Shadi, a Palestinian activist turned French citizen, returns to Wadi Rahal, near Bethlehem in occupied Palestine. The reunion is emotionally charged, and Shadi even dreams of a permanent return. Six years later, he still reminisces about these holidays and shares his story with us… Still haunted by these memories, he leads a peaceful life, far from the suffering of his homeland. Does he see and consider his exile as a surrender or as an accomplishment?

Eyes of the Forgotten (Dir. Khaled Askar)
Journey through 9 Palestinian & Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon, experiencing the raw emotions and lives of those forever impacted by destruction, displacement, and death as they navigate life under siege, yet again. Hear their stories dating all the way back to the Nakba in 1948 to the recent Israeli bombardment of Lebanon in 2024, with their pride never wavering as history continues to repeat itself.

I’m Migrant Film Festival is a month-long programme of screenings and events bringing together established filmmakers from across the SWANA Region alongside emerging filmmakers from the Arab World and platforming the most promising new talent from young directors.