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In Between Dying
The love story of Davud, a young man in search of his ‘true’ family, who completes his life cycle in a single day. When he does find Love, it's in the place he has always lived. But perhaps it is too late.
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Plot Summary
Filmmaker Kamal Aljafari returns to his childhood village in Israel, where the Palestinian residents are stateless and live under constant threat of demolition. Through intimate conversations and observations, he documents their lives, their struggles for identity, and their resilience in the face of displacement and the erasure of their history. The film explores the profound impact of this precarious existence on the community's sense of self and their connection to their land.
Critical Reception
In Between Dying received critical acclaim for its sensitive and poetic portrayal of Palestinian life under occupation. Critics lauded Aljafari's intimate filmmaking style and his ability to capture the everyday realities and emotional complexities of his subjects. The film was praised for its profound humanism and its quiet yet powerful commentary on statelessness and memory.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its poetic and intimate exploration of Palestinian life.
Commended for its sensitive depiction of statelessness and resilience.
Lauded for its humanistic approach and powerful commentary on memory and identity.
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Awards & Accolades
Screened at the Berlinale Forum (2021).
Fun Fact
Director Kamal Aljafari's father, who appears in the film, was a former mayor of the village and faced numerous demolition orders for houses.
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