All Eyes…Screening: Return to Haifa

Return to Haifa
Directed by: Kassem Hawel | 1982 | Palestine | 74 min

Return to Haifa is a film based on the novel by Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani. It explores themes of loss, identity, and displacement, as it follows a Palestinian couple returning to Haifa after the 1967 war to find the son they were forced to leave behind in 1948. Through their journey, the film delves into the personal and collective struggles faced by Palestinians, highlighting the enduring impact of conflict and exile.

Organized in collaboration with Arab Film Festival. Filmmaker present!

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