Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege
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Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege

7.1 / 10 2021 1h 29mNR Arabic
Documentary

Storyline

During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. The film follows the destiny of civilians during the brutal sieges, imposed by the Syrian regime, that took place in the wake of the battles. With his camera, Abdallah Al-Khatib composes a love song to a place that proudly resists the atrocities of war.

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Abdallah Al-Khatib's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker