Cherien Dabis

Cherien Dabis, a Palestinian-American filmmaker and star of the Oscar-shortlisted film, All That's Left of You, shares her journey of crafting the film over a decade. She touches on the challenges of filming with Palestinian refugee communities in Cyprus and Jordan. Dabis explores how the narrative delves into trauma across generations, and she reflects on the emotional weight brought by her late co-star, Mohammed Bakri. The discussion highlights cinema’s role in collective healing and urges support for Palestinian films.