The Palestinian
1978, English. Directed by Roy Battersby.
A powerful Palestinian documentary starring Vanessa Redgrave about the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) and its role in Lebanon, as well as the daily struggles and resistance of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Filmed right after the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, the film highlights the Palestinian fight for identity, dignity, and homeland.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 2 October 1978
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- United Kingdom
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Who directed The Palestinian?
The Palestinian (1978) was directed by Roy Battersby and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Yasser Arafat.