Liwan: a Story of Cultural Resistance
by Doris Hakim
Synopsis
Liwanis about a culture café in Nazareth which practices cultural resistance, organizing activities that focus on the Palestinian identity.
Summary
Liwanis about a culture café in Nazareth, which opened in 2016 when the old market of Nazareth was a no-go area, run down following an Israeli redevelopment project. Despite many difficulties, they opened, and many new cultural spaces have followed, driving a revival of the souq. They practice cultural resistance, organizing activities that focus on the Palestinian identity. The film represents an important document of non-violent Palestinian resistance.
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