Footage recorded between 2013 and 2015 reveals daily life in Yarmouk refugee camp during the Syrian civil war and the severe siege imposed by government forces.
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Footage recorded between 2013 and 2015 reveals daily life in Yarmouk refugee camp during the Syrian civil war and the severe siege imposed by government forces.
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Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus, once a vibrant community for Palestinians, faces devastation during the Syrian civil war. Filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib documents life under siege from 2013 to 2015. Residents contend with hunger, bombardments, and isolation. They organize communal kitchens and share limited resources. The footage reflects their daily struggles and the emotional toll of war, serving as a historical record of a community's endurance amid chaos.
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Why Watch
- See daily life in Yarmouk during the Syrian civil war.
- Meet residents organizing communal kitchens amid shortages.
- Find out how the siege affected the community's routines.
Did You Know
- Yarmouk Camp was the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Syria before 2011.
- The siege of Yarmouk began in 2013 and lasted until 2018.
- Abdallah Al-Khatib recorded footage for the film between 2013 and 2015.
- The film won several awards and was screened at over 50 international festivals.
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Who directed Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege?
Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege was directed by Palestinian-Syrian filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib.
When did Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege premiere?
The film premiered at the Visions du Réel festival in Switzerland in 2021.
What was the duration of Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege?
The duration of the film is 89 minutes.
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