Resistance, Why?
لماذا المقاومة
Synopsis
In 1970, Christian Ghazi and Noureddine Chatti met with a number of Arab political figures, especially Palestinians residing in Lebanon, resulting in this piece of armed (alternative or third) cinema that captures a crucial cross-section of the Palestinian resistance in Lebanon in 1970. The film features footage of Ghassan Kanafani, Sadiq Jalal El-Azm, Nabil Shaath and other personalities who share their vision of the Palestinian revolution, tracing its history back to the early 20th century. These testimonies describe the numerous strikes and popular protests that took place in Palestine under the Ottoman occupation, followed by the British colonization and the settlement of the Jewish state in 1948. They enumerate the objectives of the struggle, emphasising the necessity for a free and democratic Palestine, defended through armed or non-armed struggle by all its citizens, men and women of various affiliations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Ghazi
- Original Title
- لماذا المقاومة
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Nadi Lekol Nas, Soraya Antonius (Fifth of June Society)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Ghazi
Noureddine Chatti
Department Leadership Roster
Noureddine Chatti
Producer
Christian Ghazi
Director
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What is Resistance, Why? about?
In 1970, Christian Ghazi and Noureddine Chatti met with a number of Arab political figures, especially Palestinians residing in Lebanon, resulting in this piece of armed (alternative or third) cinema that captures a crucial cross-section of the Palestinian resistance in Lebanon in 1970. The film features footage of Ghassan Kanafani, Sadiq Jalal El-Azm, Nabil Shaath and other personalities who share their vision of the Palestinian revolution, tracing its history back to the early 20th century. These testimonies describe the numerous strikes and popular protests that took place in Palestine under the Ottoman occupation, followed by the British colonization and the settlement of the Jewish state in 1948. They enumerate the objectives of the struggle, emphasising the necessity for a free and democratic Palestine, defended through armed or non-armed struggle by all its citizens, men and women of various affiliations.
Who directed Resistance, Why??
Resistance, Why? was directed by Christian Ghazi.
Who stars in Resistance, Why??
The principal cast of Resistance, Why? includes Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm, Ghassan Kanafani, Nabil Shaath.
When was Resistance, Why? released and how long is it?
Resistance, Why? was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 56m.