As a Palestinian who is familiar with the events of the Nakba, there's almost a sense of dread in watching Farha. The movie begins with scenes of fig picking, the laughter of childhood innocence, a traditional Henna party and gives life to the stories our grandparents would tell us about the beautiful simplicity of life in palestine pre-1948.
But...we all know what's coming. As Farha convinces her father for a chance to continue her studies in the city, her happiest moment is quickly followed by the most horrific.
Palestinians are all Farha at the end of the movie, carrying a heavy load of trauma and unanswered questions about the fate of our neighbors and loved ones.
Amid continued attempts to water down our history or rewrite it completely, Farha illustrates the horrifying truth clear as day in a gut wrenching tale.
Yes. The film ends with out closure. But that is the open ended reality of being a Palestinian in a post-1948 world.
But...we all know what's coming. As Farha convinces her father for a chance to continue her studies in the city, her happiest moment is quickly followed by the most horrific.
Palestinians are all Farha at the end of the movie, carrying a heavy load of trauma and unanswered questions about the fate of our neighbors and loved ones.
Amid continued attempts to water down our history or rewrite it completely, Farha illustrates the horrifying truth clear as day in a gut wrenching tale.
Yes. The film ends with out closure. But that is the open ended reality of being a Palestinian in a post-1948 world.