Top Palestinian movies to watch on Netflix
Palestinian media has garnered a couple of hidden gem movies that focused on the life of the people of Palestine under Israeli apartheid.
With the devastating war ongoing in Gaza City, today we are going to list one of the best Palestinian movies to watch on Netflix in hopes of shedding light on the struggle of the Palestinian people since 1948.
Since the start of the bombing, The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported that over 8,700 Palestinians were killed including at least 3,542 children and 2,290 women.
As always, although the dubbing of a series or movie can be good, we believe that a piece of media should be first experienced in its original language.
5 Palestinian movies to watch on Netflix
1) Farha
Netflix
This movie takes place in 1948 Palestine as violence breaks out in what Palestinians call the “Al Nakba” (The catastrophe) to this day.
A father is left with no choice except to hide his one and only daughter, Farha inside a pantry for her protection with a promise that he will come back to her.
Although Farha is not a real character, the movie tells the real story of thousands and thousands of Palestinians who went through similar if not worse experiences as they fought for their land and safety.
Watch the trailer here.
2) Omar
Netflix
This movie tells the story of a Palestinian baker named Omar who agrees to be an informant for the Israeli forces after being accused of killing one of their soldiers.
The baker has a motive but it’s a hidden one and a girlfriend called Nadia who happens to be living on the other side of an Israeli-built segregated wall.
Watch the trailer here.
3) 200 Meters
Netflix
200 Meters tells the devastating story of a Palestinian father named Mustafa as he tries to cross Israel’s separation wall to help his son who got into an accident.
Watch the trailer here.
4) The Present
Netflix
The Present is a short film about Yusef and his young daughter as they set out on a journey to buy a wedding anniversary gift for his wife.
The movie won countless rewards including the BAFTA Award for Best British Short Film and the Academy Award for Best Short Film (Live Action).
Watch the trailer here.
5) Born in Gaza
Netflix
A well-done documentary that focuses on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine and how it affects the children of Gaza.
It tells the story of 10 children as they go on with their daily lives after the horrific war that happened in Gaza in the summer of 2014.
Watch the trailer here.
