Bethlehem 2001

At a glance

Bethlehem 2001, is a 2020 Palestinian movie, directed by Ibrahim Handal. with a runtime of 14 minutes.

Overview

Bethlehem 2001 is a meditative Palestinian documentary in which a young man reflects on his present while revisiting childhood memories of the military siege and invasion of Bethlehem. Searching for the strength his parents once gave him during those traumatic times, he hopes to find a way to cope with the burdens of the present. Blending personal archive with intimate testimony, the film is a quietly powerful portrait of intergenerational resilience and the lasting psychological weight of military occupation on Palestinian civilians.

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