Twenty-seven minutes of personal stories from grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians reveal memories of a lost homeland and current struggles.
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Twenty-seven minutes of personal stories from grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians reveal memories of a lost homeland and current struggles.
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Khayria Abdallah recalls her childhood in a vibrant Palestine, now overshadowed by the Israeli occupation. In "The Birds Shall Return," grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians from Jordan and the Netherlands share personal stories. Their testimonies reflect memories of a lost paradise and the challenges they face today. Narrated in Arabic and Dutch, the film emphasizes storytelling as a means of preserving history. Directed by Nour Alkheder, it runs for 27 minutes and features voices that connect past and present.
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Why Watch
- Meet grandmothers sharing powerful stories.
- Find out about Palestinian heritage in Jordan.
- See the impact of storytelling on identity.
Did You Know
- The film is directed by Nour Alkheder.
- It features narrators from both Jordan and the Netherlands.
- The documentary has a runtime of 27 minutes.
- The film includes testimonies from five specific individuals: Issa Ayesh, Abu Sindid, Khaled Abd Alhadi, Eedah Hmedi, and Khayria Abdallah.
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Who directed The Birds Shall Return?
Nour Alkheder directed The Birds Shall Return.
What languages are spoken in The Birds Shall Return?
The documentary features Arabic and Dutch.
How long is The Birds Shall Return?
The duration of The Birds Shall Return is 27 minutes.
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