Children of Fire

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Children of Fire, is a 1991 Palestinian movie, directed by Mai Masri. with a runtime of 50 minutes.

Overview

Children of Fire is a landmark Palestinian documentary directed by Mai Masri, made upon her return to her hometown of Nablus after fourteen years away. What she found was a generation transformed — children who had become the frontline fighters of the Palestinian Intifada. The film, winner of the Audience Award at the Féminin Pluriel Festival, gives voice and face to these young lives, capturing their bravery, their losses, and the world that shaped them. Masri's intimate and daring portrait stands as one of the most important documents of the Palestinian uprising, resonating far beyond its time as a testament to resilience and the human cost of conflict.

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