The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh
مملكة النساء: عين الحلوة
Synopsis
The story of the women of Ein El Hilweh refugee camp between 1982-1984 is an important chapter in the history of Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon. After the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the camp was destroyed and its men imprisoned. “The Kingdom of Women” documents the community and organizing spirit of the women during this period, how they were able to rebuild the camp, protect and provide for their families while their men were held captive. Weaving between past and present, animation and daily life, the documentary focuses on seven of these women and honors how women continue to contribute to the survival of the Palestinian community in exile.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dahna Abourahme
- Original Title
- مملكة النساء: عين الحلوة
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Release Date
- 09/06/2010
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- ARCPA/AL-Jana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dahna Abourahme
Talal Khoury
Department Leadership Roster
Talal Khoury
Director of Photography
Dahna Abourahme
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh about?
The story of the women of Ein El Hilweh refugee camp between 1982-1984 is an important chapter in the history of Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon. After the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, the camp was destroyed and its men imprisoned. “The Kingdom of Women” documents the community and organizing spirit of the women during this period, how they were able to rebuild the camp, protect and provide for their families while their men were held captive. Weaving between past and present, animation and daily life, the documentary focuses on seven of these women and honors how women continue to contribute to the survival of the Palestinian community in exile.
Who directed The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh?
The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh was directed by Dahna Abourahme.
Who stars in The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh?
The principal cast of The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh includes Not specified.
When was The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh released and how long is it?
The Kingdom of Women: Ein El Hilweh was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 45m.