A Fidai Film
Synopsis
In the summer of 1982, the Israeli army invaded Beirut. During this time, it raided the Palestinian Research Center and looted its entire archive. The archive contained historical documents of Palestine, including a collection of still and moving images. Taking this as a premise, 'A Fidai Film' aims to create a counter-narrative to this loss, presenting a form of cinematic sabotage that seeks to reclaim and restore the looted memories of Palestinian history. It’s a poignant exploration of identity, memory, and resistance, told through a unique blend of documentary and experimental filmmaking techniques.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 7, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kamal Aljafari
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamal Aljafari, Ghassan Kanafani
- Original Score
- Simon Fisher-Turner
- Original Title
- A Fidai Film
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Kamal Aljafari Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kamal Aljafari
Kamal Aljafari, Ghassan Kanafani
Simon Fisher-Turner
Kamal Aljafari, Yannig Willmann
Flavia Mazzarino, Kamal Aljafari
Department Leadership Roster
Kamal Aljafari
Director
Flavia Mazzarino
Producer
Kamal Aljafari
Editor
Kamal Aljafari
Producer
Kamal Aljafari
Writer
Ghassan Kanafani
Writer
Yannig Willmann
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Fidai Film.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Fidai Film
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What is A Fidai Film about?
In the summer of 1982, the Israeli army invaded Beirut. During this time, it raided the Palestinian Research Center and looted its entire archive. The archive contained historical documents of Palestine, including a collection of still and moving images. Taking this as a premise, 'A Fidai Film' aims to create a counter-narrative to this loss, presenting a form of cinematic sabotage that seeks to reclaim and restore the looted memories of Palestinian history. It’s a poignant exploration of identity, memory, and resistance, told through a unique blend of documentary and experimental filmmaking techniques.
Who directed A Fidai Film?
A Fidai Film was directed by Kamal Aljafari.
Who stars in A Fidai Film?
The principal cast of A Fidai Film includes Not specified.
When was A Fidai Film released and how long is it?
A Fidai Film was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for A Fidai Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Fidai Film was composed by Simon Fisher-Turner.