Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction
Originally released in 1984. Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction is a documentary film. directed by Michel Khleifi. At just 33 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Since the declaration of the state of Israel in 1948, countless Palestinian villages have been erased from the map. This film uses poignant images of bombardments, destroyed buildings, and disfigured people to illustrate this. All that remains are ruins, bearing silent witness in the landscape. Ma'Loul, just west of Nazareth, is one such ruined village. It was inhabited principally by Palestinian Christians, who were forced to leave in 1948 during the Israeli War of Independence. A detailed painting still bears testimony to the existence of the village, which had seen Jewish, Roman, Ottoman, and Palestinian rulers come and go since ancient times. But Ma'Loul also lives on in the memories of its former -- now elderly -- inhabitants, who tell the story of exactly what happened.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 33m
33 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Marisa Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction about?
Since the declaration of the state of Israel in 1948, countless Palestinian villages have been erased from the map. This film uses poignant images of bombardments, destroyed buildings, and disfigur...
Who directed Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction?
Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction was directed by Michel Khleifi.
How long is Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction?
Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction has a runtime of 0 hours and 33 minutes (33 minutes total).
When was Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction released?
Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction was released on December 31, 1984 in theaters.