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The Palestinian

1978Movie2 h 20 min

83

GreatGoodWatch score

83

GreatGoodWatch score

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Summary

A powerful Palestinian documentary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) and its role in Lebanon, as well as the daily struggles and resistance of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed right after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland.

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2 of 2

Crew

Directed by: Roy Battersby
Produced by: Vanessa Redgrave
Music by: Tony Anscombe, Michael McDuffy

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Facts

October 2, 1978 · 2 h 20 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: October 2, 1978
Runtime: 2 h 20 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Also spoken: Arabic
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Palestinian worth watching?"

Questions about The Palestinian

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Is The Palestinian worth watching?

83

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching The Palestinian?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Palestinian plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.