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201362 minPGdocumentary

Encounter with a Lost Land

201362 minPGdocumentary

Personal correspondences and interviews with children of Western diplomats reveal life in Jaffa, Palestine, from 1928 to 1952, before and after the 1948 Nakba.

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Personal correspondences and interviews with children of Western diplomats reveal life in Jaffa, Palestine, from 1928 to 1952, before and after the 1948 Nakba.

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Maryse Gargourdirector

Maryse Gargourwriter

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Jaffa, Palestine, was a vibrant urban center in the early 20th century. From 1928 to 1952, personal correspondences and diplomatic archives reveal daily life in the city. Interviews with the children of Western diplomats provide insight into their experiences before, during, and after the 1948 Nakba. The film uses audiovisual materials and newspapers to recreate the atmosphere of a significant period in Palestinian history. It presents a detailed account of the changes that occurred during these years.

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