Farah Nabulsi's Awakening to Human Stories

Farah Nabulsi, a former investment banker, experienced a profound transformation during her visit to the West Bank, where she witnessed the realities of Israeli occupation firsthand. This stark encounter compelled her to share the intimate narratives of Palestinians, bridging her cultural roots with her newfound purpose. Nabulsi chose filmmaking as her medium, believing it offers a powerful way to humanize oppressed communities often depicted as dehumanized. Her journey from shorts focused on injustice to her award-winning film 'The Present' exemplifies her commitment to telling these personal, human stories against a backdrop of systemic oppression.