A poem written in 1964 led to Mahmoud Darwish's imprisonment and established him as a prominent figure in the Arab world.
Synopsis
A poem written in 1964 led to Mahmoud Darwish's imprisonment and established him as a prominent figure in the Arab world.
Synopsis
Mahmoud Darwish, born in the village of al-Birwa in Western Galilee, became a defining voice of Palestinian literature. His family fled during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, returning to a devastated homeland. The documentary traces Darwish's evolution from a young poet imprisoned for his defiant work, "Write Down, I Am an Arab," to a key figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization. It features intimate letters from his love, Tamar Ben-Ami, and archival footage, painting a portrait of a man whose words inspired generations.
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Why Watch
- Meet Mahmoud Darwish, the voice of Palestinian poetry.
- See intimate letters from Darwish's love, Tamar Ben-Ami.
- Find out about Darwish's life under military law.
Did You Know
- Mahmoud Darwish was born in the village of al-Birwa in Western Galilee.
- Darwish's poem 'Write Down, I Am an Arab' was written in 1964 and led to his imprisonment.
- The film premiered at Hot Docs in Toronto, Canada.
- Darwish returned to Palestine in 1995 after years of exile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Write Down, I Am an Arab?
Ibtisam Mara'ana directed the documentary.
What significant event in Mahmoud Darwish's life occurred in 1964?
In 1964, his poem 'Write Down, I Am an Arab' landed him in prison.
When did Mahmoud Darwish return to Palestine after years of exile?
He returned to Palestine in 1995.
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