Seeking to learn about her family history, a young woman sets out to question her mother, a filmmaker, about the story of her origins.

A vital festival conversation on film preservation as an act of resistance, featuring the inspiring experiences of FilmLab Palestine and Nadi Lekol Nas.

After discovering their late father left behind a fortune, sisters Mariam and Noura set aside their differences and hatch a plan to take the money before their brother — entitled to half the inheritance — learns of his death.

'Prisoner' follows Adam, a 12-year-old refugee, confronting the unsettling reality of his father Saeed’s past as a political prisoner.

In a cotton-farming village in Sudan, teenage Nafisa is raised on heroic tales of battling British colonisers told by her grandmother, the village matriarch Al-Sit.

The brothers, Zaher and Murad, find themselves in conflict over how to perform the ritual washing and shrouding of their deceased sister, Hayam, after discovering love bites on her body, fearing scandal.

'Flana' is a personal documentary that follows director Zahraa as she confronts the haunting events of her past. Growing up in a Baghdad midwife, her aunt Hayat’s house, Zahraa witnessed the harsh realities of violence against women. 

In Fez - Morocco, the Foundouk of breastfeeding symbolizes female solidarity, where women help new mothers by nursing abandoned children, Meriem, a young single mother, develops a deep bond with Karam, an orphan left at the Foundouk.

A riveting and unapologetic account of Palestinian resistance, the story of one family's care for their land, and a reflection on love and heartache while living under military occupation.

Sami Hermez, with Sireen Sawalha, craft a rich story of intertwining voices, mixing genres of oral history, memoir, and creative nonfiction.

The role of Omar El-Zeenni’s music in amplifying irony and social commentary, analyzing his diverse musical techniques to understand their influence in achieving his artistic and critical objectives.

Nigol Bezjian's film traces the sacred making of Muron, the holy oil of the Christian Church, a ritual repeated every seven years and carried through centuries of faith.

A special guided tour of the exhibition “On Earth as in Heaven: Icons from Jerusalem” led by researcher Mahmoud Zibawi. The event also marks the launch of the exhibition catalogue in its newly released English edition, providing visitors with an opportunity to further explore the themes and artworks beyond the gallery walls.

Ghassan Kanafani, Sadiq Jalal El-Azm, Nabil Shaath and other personalities share their vision of the Palestinian revolution, tracing its history back to the early 20th century.

A lecture by researcher Mahmoud Zibawi, who will present a careful study of two dated icons of the ‘Holy Land Souvenir’ type.

A special session with Fr. Antoine Chouity on Byzantine icons, exploring their meaning as a window into the mystery of the Incarnation and as a tool for prayer and contemplation.

'Lyd' blends documentary and animation to reimagine an alternate history of the Palestinian city once known as the home of Saint George.

This lecture with researcher Dr. Mahmoud Zibawi explores the origins of this tradition and its roots in the literary heritage of the Church, in relation to the concept of pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Traditional icons belonging to the local school known as the “Jerusalem School” and large-scale paintings depicting various themes in a style known as “Souvenir of the Holy Land”.

As a creative alternative to the traditional music CD, Tania Saleh has crafted a lively and educational book that intertwines music, language, and art. The book features Arabic song lyrics alongside English and French translations, accompanied by charming illustrations for children to colour.

A display of Mandate-era Palestinian and Lebanese artworks and crafts accompanies the book launch of Resurgent Nahda: The Arab Exhibitions in Mandate Jerusalem (Kaph Books, 2024) by Nadi Abusaada, which explores the cultural and political significance of two major Arab exhibitions held in Jerusalem in 1933 and 1934.

After completing his book The Last Scene, Antoine Kabbabe created a 63-minute documentary about Hamra Street, drawing on his personal memories and archive to capture the essence of Lebanon’s golden era.

Screening of three short Palestinian historical documentaries that address current events in Gaza and the Palestinian territories. The event will feature the participation of writer and filmmaker Khadija Habashneh Abu Ali.

Nadi Lekol Nas, in collaboration with the Médecins Sans Frontières Lebanon Regional Office, will be presenting a 'Sudanese Film Night' screening.
Five short films that capture the voices of suffering, resilience, and hope.

Director Sara Suleiman captures the profiles of pioneering women who have played a significant role in Sudan's modern history.

Baba Ghannouj melds the fight a Palestinian family wages to hold onto its traditional culture with its need to celebrate love, joy and hope.

Baba Ghannouj melds the fight a Palestinian family wages to hold onto its traditional culture with its need to celebrate love, joy and hope.

Supported by the Druze Heritage Foundation, filmmakers visited thirty-five towns in Wadi Al Taym, a valley connecting Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. A rich tapestry of voices tell the story of this remarkable region and reveal the enduring solidarity that binds its diverse people.