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Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege
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Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege

2021-05-01 · 89 min · ★ 7.1

Documentary

During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. The film follows the destiny of civilians during the brutal sieges, imposed by the Syrian regime, that took place in the wake of the battles. With his camera, Abdallah Al-Khatib composes a love song to a place that proudly resists the atrocities of war.

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Directors
Abdallah Al-Khatib
Production companies
Bidayyat for Audiovisual Arts, Films de Force Majeure
Countries
France, Lebanon, Qatar
Status
Released

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