Palestinian Family's Love & Loss: 'All That's Left of You' Film Explores 70 Years of History

A Generational Saga of Love and Loss

• 🎬 The film "All That's Left of You" chronicles seven decades of Palestinian history through the experiences of one family across three generations, starting from 1948.
• 💔 It delves into themes of love and loss, exploring how historical events and political turmoil shape individuals and family dynamics.
• 💡 At its core, the film highlights the extraordinary will to survive amidst political upheaval and personal grief, emphasizing the choice to embrace humanity even in the most challenging circumstances.

Filming Amidst Escalating Conflict

• 🌍 Filming began in the occupied West Bank before October 7th, 2023, but the crew had to evacuate due to escalating tensions and the sealing off of cities and towns.
• ✈️ Relocating to Cyprus and then Jordan, the production continued, driven by the urgency to share this important story.
• 🎭 The experience of filming during the ongoing conflict, which the director described as witnessing an even larger Nakba, took a significant emotional toll, with life and art merging.
• ✨ Despite the challenges, the film became a container for love, compassion, and grief, a gift to create during a time of devastating destruction.

Honoring a Palestinian Cinema Giant

• 🌟 The film features the late, great Palestinian actor and director Muhammad Bakri, who passed away at 72.
• 🎭 Bakri, a giant of Palestinian cinema and a founder of its rise, appears alongside his sons Adam and Sal, who are also actors, creating a Palestinian acting dynasty.
• 👏 Working with Bakri was an honor for director Shireen Dabis, who admired his discipline, rigor, integrity, and commitment, noting his constant striving for excellence.
• 🎬 Bakri saw the film for the first time at its European premiere and was immensely proud of his work and the film's depth, nuance, and humanity.

A Story of Resistance and Humanity

• ✊ The film posits that humanity itself is a form of resistance, a powerful force that cannot be taken away.
• 💬 It aims to show the world the resilience and humanity of Palestinians, which is often unseen.
• 🏆 "All That's Left of You" is Jordan's official entry for the international feature Oscar and has been shortlisted.