Cherien Dabis's 'All That's Left of You' is a thought-provoking family drama that tells the story of a Palestinian family across several decades, starting from the peaceful existence in Jaffa in 1948 to their struggles in refugee camps. The narrative features Noor, a spirited teen caught in a protest, and his mother Hanan, who connects their stories to the family's past. The film poignantly portrays the effects of war on individual lives, though it occasionally falters in developing deeper relational dynamics, overshadowing the complex historical context with somewhat schematic character arcs.
"In 'All That's Left of You,' Dabis paints a powerful intergenerational portrait of a Palestinian family navigating the turbulent waters of war, loss, and legacy."
"The film's structure, unfolding across decades, explores how individual lives are irrevocably altered by larger historical forces, yet the personal connections sometimes feel underdeveloped."
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