Arafat, My Brother
Arafat, mon frère
Synopsis
In November 2004, Yasser Arafat died. He had been leader of the PLO since 1969 and president of the Palestinian Authority since 1993. His younger brother, Dr Fathi Arafat, died soon after of cancer. Driven by despondency about the endless violence and the continuing uncertainty about the future of his people, the well-known Palestinian film maker Rashid Masharawi started working on a documentary 18 months earlier, in which he follows Dr Fathi Arafat and travels from Cairo to Paris, via Ramallah and Lebanon, tackling endless closed borders and roadblocks.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rashid Masharawi
- Original Title
- Arafat, mon frère
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rashid Masharawi
Department Leadership Roster
Rashid Masharawi
Director
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What is Arafat, My Brother about?
In November 2004, Yasser Arafat died. He had been leader of the PLO since 1969 and president of the Palestinian Authority since 1993. His younger brother, Dr Fathi Arafat, died soon after of cancer. Driven by despondency about the endless violence and the continuing uncertainty about the future of his people, the well-known Palestinian film maker Rashid Masharawi started working on a documentary 18 months earlier, in which he follows Dr Fathi Arafat and travels from Cairo to Paris, via Ramallah and Lebanon, tackling endless closed borders and roadblocks.
Who directed Arafat, My Brother?
Arafat, My Brother was directed by Rashid Masharawi.
Who stars in Arafat, My Brother?
The principal cast of Arafat, My Brother includes Not specified.
When was Arafat, My Brother released and how long is it?
Arafat, My Brother was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 52m.