Special Presentations | Palestine | Arabic | 52 min
A poignant exploration of Palestinian and Arab history spanning five decades, To My Father is set against the backdrop of a refugee camp in Rafah, the film pays homage to 1950s-70s studio photographers. Shehadeh reflects on the transformative power of photography, examining its role as a tool of control, a source of fear through ID systems, and a means of commemorating the missing and the dead.
Is a versatile filmmaker and journalist, has worked globally as a director, cameraman, sound technician, and journalist for esteemed outlets like Reuters, BBC, TSR, Japanese TV, and Arte. From 1999 to 2009, he served as the General Production Director for Ramattan News Agency Palestine, earning recognition for over 15 documentaries exploring themes like violence against children, the lasting impact of humiliation, Israeli bombings on Gaza, and women's rights. Despite facing challenges, his films have garnered international acclaim and awards. Notable works include Human Rights are Women's Rights (1998), The Cane (2000), Debris (2001), Rainbow (2004), and the poignant To My Father (2009), tragically lost to Israeli bombings.
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