Land Day

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Land Day, is a 1978 Palestinian movie, directed by Ghaleb Chaath. with a runtime of 50 minutes.

Overview

Land Day is a Palestinian documentary commemorating the historic events of March 30, 1976, when Palestinian citizens inside Israel rose up against the authorities' attempts to expropriate their lands across six villages in the Galilee. The film documents the general strike, protest marches, and violent confrontations that resulted in six Palestinian martyrs — and the enduring significance of that date as a symbol of national unity and resistance. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with victims and village mayors, it also captures the first anniversary of the landmark day.

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