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‘Life and Art Kind of Merged’: Actor–Director Cherien Dabis on Her Scramble to Make the Epic ‘All That’s Left of You’
- Dabis explained the production pivot from Palestine to Cyprus, Jordan and Greece after October 7, citing safety concerns and evacuation of foreign crew.
- The director noted the film was partly shot in Cyprus, then Jordan and Greece, with some remote work in Palestine due to safety and movement limits.
- Dabis said the film’s urgency grew as the crisis unfolded, influencing how the story resonated with audiences.
- The interview highlighted audience responses that the film reflects true Palestinian trauma and memories from grandparents and survivors.
- Dabis credited literature and personal stories over film for inspiration, with films like 'The Time That Remains' and novels guiding her approach.
- Dabis expressed hope that Palestinian cinema gains broader, global distribution after three films were shortlisted for the Academy Awards.
- Dabis described the film as a multi-generational story about trauma shaped by the Israeli occupation.
- The director emphasized that the film aims to connect audiences with the grandparents’ experiences and memory through authentic storytelling.
- The interview notes that the project included extensive on-ground Palestinian collaboration and crafted props spanning multiple eras.
- Dabis framed the film as both a personal story and a broader cultural reflection, highlighting its potential to shift perspectives on Palestinian history.
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