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201257 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Historical Events

The Great Book Robbery

201257 minPGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

70,000 books were looted from Palestinians in 1948, marking a significant cultural loss that continues to affect their identity and heritage.

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70,000 books were looted from Palestinians in 1948, marking a significant cultural loss that continues to affect their identity and heritage.

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Benny Brunnerdirector

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Benny Brunner's The Great Book Robbery recounts the 1948 looting of 70,000 books from Palestinian libraries by the newly formed State of Israel. Through personal narratives and interviews, the film presents firsthand accounts of the cultural loss experienced by Palestinians. It places the book theft within the historical context of the Palestinian tragedy. The documentary emphasizes the lasting effects of this event on Palestinian identity and the community's literary heritage.

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