All That's Left of You

left in you, that's what will become a form of resistance and nobody can take that away from you. The film follows the story of a Palestinian family across three generations capturing their lives turning drastically into turmoil along with Israel occupation over palestine. It traces the long emotional aftershocks and generational trauma caused by displacement and the price they had to pay for this conflict. The film does not focus on the conflict, rather it focuses on the effects of conflicts on the families, like this one. Highlights the harrowing fate of a people who have been banished from their own homes, lost their lands, lost their rights to basic things and finally brutally erased from history. It's just a story of one family but it aches your heart so much while you witness the history, but imagine this has happened to millions of families who faced the same fate or even worse. The drama in the film works so brilliantly, it's subtle, moving and emotional. Cherien Dabis presents the stories of those oppressed with sensitivity and empathy, letting their stories speak for themselves, making every moment feel honest and touching. It's a bittersweet and painful yet crucial film which captures the fear, trauma, and courage to survive, not give up, and continue to fight.