
I recently saw “All That’s Left of You,” and it really stuck with me. It’s written and directed by Cherien Dabis, who also stars as Hanan, and it’s a sweeping story that follows one Palestinian family over seventy years. While it occasionally leans a bit too heavily into emotional moments, the film powerfully shows the impact of the occupation on those living under it. It definitely feels like a film with a mission, but beneath that, you can sense Dabis’ own complex feelings about the situation in Israel and Palestine – a mix of anger, understanding, sadness, and hope. It’s a deeply personal film, even if it sometimes feels a little weighed down by its own importance.