The Urgent Call of Palestine
Synopsis
Ismail Shammout, an artist who is primarily known for his paintings, also served as director of the Cultural Arts Section of the PLO and worked with the organization’s Film Unit in the 1970s. In this short film, Shammout records a solidarity song by the Palestinian Egyptian singer Zeinab Shaath to announce the most urgent call of Palestine. The song and the words of Kamal Nasser that break through the ballad continue to hold striking relevance today. Lyrics by Lalitha Punjabi.
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- Director
- Ismail Shammout
- Original Title
- The Urgent Call of Palestine
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Palestine Liberation Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismail Shammout
Samir Nimr
Ibrahim Bashir
Department Leadership Roster
Samir Nimr
Director of Photography
Ibrahim Bashir
Editor
Ismail Shammout
Director
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What is The Urgent Call of Palestine about?
Ismail Shammout, an artist who is primarily known for his paintings, also served as director of the Cultural Arts Section of the PLO and worked with the organization’s Film Unit in the 1970s. In this short film, Shammout records a solidarity song by the Palestinian Egyptian singer Zeinab Shaath to announce the most urgent call of Palestine. The song and the words of Kamal Nasser that break through the ballad continue to hold striking relevance today. Lyrics by Lalitha Punjabi.
Who directed The Urgent Call of Palestine?
The Urgent Call of Palestine was directed by Ismail Shammout.
Who stars in The Urgent Call of Palestine?
The principal cast of The Urgent Call of Palestine includes Zeinab Shaath, Kamal Nasser.
When was The Urgent Call of Palestine released and how long is it?
The Urgent Call of Palestine was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 5m.