The Rifles will not be Silent

At a glance

The Rifles will not be Silent, is a 1973 Palestinian movie, directed by Kassem Hawal, and starring George Habash. with a runtime of 25 minutes.

Overview

The Rifles Will Not Be Silent is a significant historical documentary based on a speech delivered by Comrade George Habash, Secretary-General of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, marking the first anniversary of the martyrdom of writer and activist Ghassan Kanafani. The film articulates the PFLP's political position on the proposed settlement of the Palestinian question and defines the role of the masses in continuing armed struggle against the imperialist-Zionist-reactionary alliance. A vital piece of Palestinian political documentary, it stands as both a historical record of a defining moment in the resistance movement and a testament to the legacy of Ghassan Kanafani, one of the most influential voices in Palestinian literature and politics.

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