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

Little Palestine: Diary of a Siege

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During the Syrian civil war, the district of Yarmouk, home to thousands of Palestinians, became the scene of dramatic and ferocious fighting. Little Palestine (Diary of a Siege) is a film that 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.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

Arabic

Runtime

83 mins

Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

01 May 2021

Country

France

Cast

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