Palestinian Films Highlight Generational Struggles at Sundance

Cherien Dabis' 'All That’s Left of You' and other works bring Palestinian narratives to the forefront of global cinema.

Cherien Dabis' film 'All That’s Left of You' explores 75 years of Palestinian generational trauma and displacement, spanning from the 1948 Nakba to the near-present day.
The film faced significant challenges during production, including relocating from Palestine to Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece due to the 2023 conflict between Hamas and Israel.
The film premiered at Sundance, marking a rare high-profile debut for a Palestinian-centered feature, though it has yet to secure a theatrical distributor.
Another Sundance entry, the documentary 'Coexistence My Ass!', examines Israeli-Palestinian tensions through the lens of Jewish peace activist Noam Shuster-Eliassi’s comedic work.
The growing presence of Palestinian stories in cinema reflects a shift in the industry, addressing long-standing gaps in mainstream narratives about the region.