Palestine in the Eye

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Palestine in the Eye, is a 1977 Palestinian movie, directed by Mustafa Abu Ali, and starring Hani Jawharieh. with a runtime of 28 minutes.

Overview

Palestine in the Eye is a documentary that pays tribute to Hani Jawharieh, the Palestinian cinematographer who lost his life in 1976 while filming for the PLO Film Unit. Through interviews with his family and colleagues, alongside footage captured by Jawharieh himself — including the moment of his death — the film reconstructs both the man and the collective he served. The PLO Film Unit operated without hierarchy, crediting all participants equally, a philosophy the film celebrates. Attributed to director Mustafa Abu Ali, Palestine in the Eye offers a rare window into the workings of Palestinian revolutionary cinema and its global connections.

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