The Birds Shall Return

The Birds Shall Return is a documentary narrated by grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians from Jordan and the Netherlands. Their intimate testimonies show how passing on stories is an act of resistance; From memories of a paradise within arm’s reach, to the harsh reality of resisting the occupation of their homeland.

Director: Nour Alkheder

Cast: Halima al-Dhibah, Eedah Hmedi, Khaled Abd Alhadi, Sakir Khader, Fatima Mahmoud, Khayria Abdallah, Nigmah Dweikat, Issa Ayesh

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