This shorts program includes three Palestinian films. This is part of the Arab Film and Media Institute’s Arab Women in the Arts showcase.

The short films in this program delve into the various practices that keep us connected to our lands. Each of these films is marked by a displacement or disruption from the land that is ours: some are exiled from their homes, while others have never known it from their place in the diaspora. Nevertheless, the connection to the land is maintained through shared experiences that are passed on from generation to generation. These practices include making food, collecting herbs, upholding artistic rituals, preserving family memories, and reimagining ancient tales. The films show that, by carrying out these activities, we also exercise our self-reliance. The land has always provided all that we need to sustain ourselves for decades to come. Even if we are not physically there, we will always remain.

Curated by Nanor Vosgueritchian & Yasmina Tawil

Mama’s Fatteh (2023, 4m) by Alia Carita Tompkins & Nasma Kublawi 🇵🇸
We Would Be Freer (2023, 9m) by Rana Nazzal Hamadeh 🇵🇸
The Landmarks of Memory (2023, 7m) by Christina Hajjar
The Place That is Ours (2021, 13m) by Dorothy Allen-Pickard & Zena Agha 🇵🇸
Earth Portal (2022, 3m) by Marwa Eltahir