"Cherien Dabis's film All That's Left of You, which premiered this year at Sundance, is a rare film, unflinching and unforgettable. By telling the story of a single Palestinian family, from its origins in pre-Nakba Jaffa through generations of displacement, it does not just tell a story it honors a legacy. The cinematography is rich and transportive. Every shot feels intentional, every frame a memory the orange groves of Jaffa, the streets of Nablus, the alienation of exile."
"The performances are unforgettable, showcasing Dabis's extraordinary range alongside three generations of Bakris the family of actors most synonymous with Palestinian cinema. They are layered, restrained and heartbreakingly real. What's most impressive is how seamlessly the film moves between time periods without ever losing its emotional throughline. Each decade of the Palestinian story is brought to life with stunning precision, both visually and emotionally."
Global support for Palestinian rights has increased, with thousands of film workers pledging to boycott Israeli film groups deemed complicit in the Gaza war and high-profile stars backing Palestinian-centered films. Palestinian films continue to face major barriers to distribution and visibility, even after an Oscar win. Cherien Dabis's All That's Left of You premiered at Sundance and traces a single Palestinian family from pre-Nakba Jaffa through generations of displacement, using rich, transportive cinematography and restrained, layered performances from three generations of the Bakri family. The film moves seamlessly across decades, maintaining an emotional throughline and honoring the invisible ways the past shapes identity.
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