Project Detail

My Blood is Palestinian (Ana Dammi Falastini)

Palestinian student delivering speech at Newcastle University encampment in May 2024
Palestinian student DJing alongside a tabla drummer at the Newcastle University encampment 2024.

Synopsis

Delving into the life of a Palestinian in the UK, separated from a culture and a way of life, this film captures the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity, delivering a powerful statement about the intersection of personal struggle and political conflict and offering hope, challenging narratives, and inspiring solidarity.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
12 min 28 sec
Format
Mp4
Director
Jay Scanlan-Oumow, Omar Ismail
Editor
Jay Scanlan-Oumow, Omar Ismail
Director of Photography
Jay Scanlan-Oumow

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Production Status

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