To My Grandfather

2020 | Documentary Short | 6 min
by Aesha Balaha
SYNOPSIS

A road map of the director’s journey to find beauty through the camera lens that her grandfather gave her.

SUMMARY

The Palestinian refugee Ibrahim Harb spent his life photographing people, telling their stories by transferring moments of their lives in a way that radiates Palestinian values and struggles. His granddaughter, Bissan, followed her grandfather’s way as she drew a road map of her journey to find beauty through the camera lens that her grandfather gave her. To My Grandfather refreshes these memories with stories, images and feelings.

2021 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

TIPS ON VIEWING THIS YEAR’S VIRTUAL FESTIVAL

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