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Farha was written and directed by Darin J. Sallam [1] —her first feature-length film. [9] Sallam's own family also fled from Palestine to Jordan in 1948. [ 10 ] The film is based on a true story recounted to Sallam's mother by a friend, living as a refugee in Syria , about her experience during the Nakba in which hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were expelled from their homeland. [ 5 ]
Farha: Directed by Darin J. Sallam. With Karam Taher, Ashraf Barhom, Ali Suliman, Tala Gammoh. A 14-year-old girl in 1948 Palestine watches from a locked pantry as catastrophe consumes her home.
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- Darin J. Sallam
- 2022-12-01
Dec 12, 2022 · The Nakba remains a form of intergenerational trauma that follows Palestinians of all ages and backgrounds everywhere – in the diaspora, historic Palestine, the West Bank, and Gaza. Farha premiered at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 14, 2021 and was released on Netflix on Dec. 1, 2022.
Dec 16, 2022 · Farha, the 92-minute film is inspired by the true story of a 14-year-old Palestinian girl, whose village was attacked in 1948 during the war in Palestine. The story revolves around the girl’s father sheltering her in a locked pantry during the outbreak of unrest and assuring her that he will return.
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Farha is a 2021 internationally co-produced historical drama film centered around the coming-of-age journey of a Palestinian girl during the Nakba of 1948, which saw the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland. Directed by Darin J. Sallam, the film is inspired by a true story that Sallam was told as a child about a girl named Radieh. Premi...
Set in 1948, the film follows 14-year-old Farha, who resides in a Palestinian village. While her peers are excited about a friend's impending marriage, Farha harbors dreams of pursuing education in the city, much like her best friend Farida. Despite her father Abu Farha's insistence on marriage, Farha demands the opportunity for education. Upon persuasion from her uncle Abu Walid, Abu Farha eventually agrees to consider Farha's request. However, as tensions rise due to the looming conflict of the Nakba, local Palestinian militias approach Abu Farha, urging him to join their cause. Despite his status as village chief and mayor, Abu Farha prioritizes the safety of his community over joining the fight.
During a wedding celebration, as Zionist militias initiate violence in the village, Abu Farha informs Farha of his acceptance of her educational aspirations. Amidst the chaos, Abu Farha, accompanied by Farha and Farida, attempts to evacuate the village. Despite Abu Farida's insistence, Abu Farha chooses to stay behind, entrusting Farha to the care of Abu Farida. However, as the situation intensifies, Abu Farha locks Farha in a storeroom for safety, promising to return once it is safe. Days pass with no word from her father, leaving Farha isolated and terrified as she witnesses the brutality of the conflict.
•Karam Taher as Farha
•Ashraf Barhom as Abu Farha
•Ali Suliman as Abu Walid
•Tala Gammoh as Farida
•Sameera Elasir as Um Mohammad
•Majd Eid as Abu Mohammad
Jul 23, 2022 · Palestine, 1948. After the withdrawal of the British occupiers, tensions rise between Arabs and Jews. Meanwhile, Farha, the smart daughter of the mayor of a small village, unaware of the coming tragedy, dreams of going to study in the big city.
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Dec 12, 2022 · “Farha,” released December 1 on Netflix, is inspired by the story of a young Palestinian girl and the violence she witnessed during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, when roughly 700,000 Palestinians...
