CinemaOSMovie · 1971 · 0h 56m

Resistance, Why?

DocumentaryHistory

In 1970, Christian Ghazi and Noureddine Chatti met with a number of Arab political figures, especially Palestinians residing in Lebanon, resulting in this piece of armed (alternative or third) cinema that captures a crucial cross-section of the Palestinian resistance in Lebanon in 1970. The film features footage of Ghassan Kanafani, Sadiq Jalal El-Azm, Nabil Shaath and other personalities who share their vision of the Palestinian revolution, tracing its history back to the early 20th century. These testimonies describe the numerous strikes and popular protests that took place in Palestine under the Ottoman occupation, followed by the British colonization and the settlement of the Jewish state in 1948. They enumerate the objectives of the struggle, emphasising the necessity for a free and democratic Palestine, defended through armed or non-armed struggle by all its citizens, men and women of various affiliations.

Directed byChristian Ghazi

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
AR
Released
October 4, 1971
Studios
Nadi Lekol NasSoraya Antonius (Fifth of June Society)

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring

Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm

Self

Ghassan Kanafani

Self

Nabil Shaath

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Christian Ghazi
Christian Ghazi
Produced by
Noureddine Chatti

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