32 Films About Free Palestine
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The Wanted 18Movie · 2014 · 75mUsing stop-motion animation, drawings, and interviews, directors Amer Shomali and Paul Cowan tell the remarkable true story of the First Palestinian Intifada. The Israeli army relentlessly hunts eighteen cows. These cows' self-sufficient milk production on a Palestinian collective farm was deemed "a threat to Israel's national security."IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6 - 2
Valley of the Wolves: PalestineMovie · 2011 · 105mWhen the Freedom Flotilla's aid mission to Gaza is met with resistance, the Israeli military attacks the vessel. During a violent confrontation, activists are killed by Israeli soldiers. A Turkish commando team, led by Polat Alemdar, then travels to the West Bank in Palestine. There, they begin a campaign targeting Israeli military personnel, seeking to find and eliminate General Moşe Ben Eliyezer, the commander responsible for the flotilla raid.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 3
Together for PalestineMovie · 2025 · 283mBrian Eno organized a charity concert called "Together for Palestine," featuring various artists. The event aimed to raise funds and awareness for Palestinian civilians impacted by the genocide in Gaza.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.5 - 4
The PresentMovie · 2020 · 24m · DramaOn their wedding anniversary, Yusef and his daughter travel in the West Bank to find a gift for his wife. Navigating soldiers, divided roads, and checkpoints, they face the challenges of a simple shopping trip.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 5
I Am from PalestineMovie · 2023 · 6mOn her first day of school, Saamidah, a young Palestinian-American girl, begins to question her place in the world when she encounters a world map that omits her homeland.IMDb 7.7TMDB 8.0 - 6
OmarMovie · 2013 · 96m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceThis moving drama follows four people whose lives intertwine during a desperate fight for freedom amidst political unrest. The story centers on three childhood friends and a young woman, who begin with shared joy but are eventually separated by their drive for liberation. As the first fully-financed film from the Palestinian cinema industry, it's a significant cultural achievement and a powerful look at human connections during conflict. Beautiful cinematography and evocative sound create a vivid portrayal of the characters' journey to find themselves and pursue their aspirations despite overwhelming obstacles.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 7
Ghost HuntingMovie · 2017 · 94mIn a bare room, former prisoners participate in an experiment. They rebuild a replica of an Israeli secret service interrogation center. The Palestinian men use role-playing to confront their past experiences and the emotional pain inflicted upon them.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.1 - 8
Palestine 36Movie · 2025 · 120m · Drama, History, WarIn 1936, Palestinian villages rise up against British rule. Yusuf travels between Jerusalem and his home in the countryside as tensions escalate, marking a critical period for the British Empire.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.8 - 9
Gaza: How to Survive a WarzoneMovie · 2025 · 59m · DocumentaryThis film portrays the stark reality of life during the Israel-Hamas war through the eyes of four young people. It offers a direct look at life in a warzone as they struggle to find hope for a ceasefire. Forced to confront the harsh realities of war, they grapple with its impact on their lives. Love, friendship, and survival become central as they persevere against overwhelming odds. It's a powerful and unforgettable story about the strength of the human spirit.IMDb 7.3TMDB 9.8 - 10
Bye Bye TiberiasMovie · 2024 · 83mHiam Abbass left her Palestinian village in her early twenties to pursue an acting career in Europe, leaving her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters behind. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village, prompting Lina to question her mother's life choices, her decision to leave, and the impact of their family's women on both of their lives.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.9 - 11
The Human FactorMovie · 2021 · 108mFor the past 25 years, American politicians and diplomats have repeatedly pursued a near-impossible goal: peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. This pursuit has been complicated by a long history of conflict rooted in historical and religious factors, deep-seated grievances, and the influence of outside geopolitical interests.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8 - 12
Lemon TreeMovie · 2008 · 106m · DramaSalma Zidane, a widow, lives a quiet life tending her lemon grove in the West Bank. When the Israeli defense minister and his wife settle nearby, the Secret Service orders the grove's destruction for security reasons. Salma turns to the Palestinian Authority, the Israeli army, and a young lawyer, Ziad Daud, for help. This story explores the question of whether the underdog can prevail against overwhelming power.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 13
To Kill a War MachineMovie · 2025 · 78m · DocumentaryThis documentary offers an unprecedented look inside Palestine Action, a group of activists who disrupt arms factories throughout the UK. Using real-time bodycam and phone footage from their raids, the film shows the organization's efforts to target companies and infrastructure supplying weapons to the conflict in Gaza. By providing an intimate view of these actions, the film highlights awareness of the situation and the impact of collective action.IMDb 6.0TMDB 9.7 - 14
Gaza Fights for FreedomMovie · 2019 · 84mGaza Fights for Freedom documents the continuing Great March of Return protests in the Gaza Strip, which is occupied Palestine and started in 2018.IMDb 8.7TMDB 8.0 - 15
The Voice of Hind RajabMovie · 2025 · 89m · Drama, HistoryJanuary 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers answer an urgent call. A five-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, desperately asking for help. While staying connected with her, they work tirelessly to dispatch an ambulance to her location. Her name is Hind Rajab.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.1 - 16
GazaMovie · 2019 · 86mGAZA offers a glimpse into a world often unseen by news reports—a place filled with compelling and determined people striving for life amidst ongoing conflict. The Gaza Strip has a long history marked by conflict and instability. For centuries, this small coastal area, situated between continents, has been caught between powerful nations, its future shaped by outside forces.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 17
Little Palestine: Diary of a SiegeMovie · 2021 · 89mAmidst the Syrian civil war, the Yarmouk district, densely populated by Palestinians, endured intense and violent conflict. *Little Palestine (Diary of a Siege)* documents the experiences of civilians during the harsh sieges imposed by the Syrian government following the battles. Through his filmmaking, Abdallah Al-Khatib captures a heartfelt tribute to a place defiantly resisting the horrors of war.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1 - 18
5 Broken CamerasMovie · 2011 · 90m · War, DocumentaryFive broken cameras hold powerful stories. These cameras, found among the damaged remains of digital technology, reveal the experiences of Emad Burnat, a Palestinian farmer from the village of Bil’in. Bil’in became known for its peaceful resistance against the Israeli army's expansion into the village, which aimed to create space for Jewish colonists. Emad bought his first camera in 2005 to document the birth of his fourth son, Gibreel. The film follows him as he becomes the quiet recorder of a growing conflict: olive trees are destroyed, lives are lost, and a wall is constructed to divide Israeli settlements.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 19
Children of ShatilaMovie · 1998 · 50mThe Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon gained international attention after the 1982 Sabra-Shatila massacre. Situated in a poor area of Beirut, the camp houses 15,000 Palestinians and Lebanese people facing displacement, unemployment, and poverty. Fifty years after their grandparents were exiled from Palestine, the children of Shatila grapple with life as refugees in a camp marked by violence, blockade, and hardship. Director Mai Masri follows two Palestinian children, Farah, 11, and Issa, 12. Equipped with video cameras, they share their perspectives, revealing the experiences and aspirations of their generation within the camp.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.9 - 20
The Law in These PartsMovie · 2011 · 101mDoes justice exist for Palestinians under Israel's legal system in the West Bank and Gaza? This documentary examines the history of Israel's military legal system in the occupied territories.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 21
Kingdom of HeavenMovie · 2005 · 144m · Drama, Action, AdventureFollowing his wife's death, Balian, a blacksmith, unexpectedly finds himself in the world of royalty, caught up in political schemes and brutal holy wars during the Crusades.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 22
IsraelismMovie · 2023 · 84m · DocumentaryTwo young American Jews, who were taught to automatically support Israel, are deeply affected by the suffering of Palestinians. They challenge established leaders to start a new movement that opposes Israel's occupation and redefines Judaism.IMDb 7.6TMDB 8.3 - 23
200 MetersMovie · 2020 · 96m · Drama, AdventureMustafa and Salwa live in Palestinian villages just 200 meters apart, separated by a wall. This unusual situation is testing their marriage, but they try to maintain their happiness. Each night, Mustafa shines a light to say goodnight to his children on the other side, and they respond. One day, he receives a call that his son has been in an accident. He rushes to the checkpoint, but is denied entry due to a problem with his fingerprints. Desperate, Mustafa hires a smuggler, transforming his short journey into a long odyssey with other people trying to cross.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 24
Occupation 101: Voices of the Silenced MajorityMovie · 2006 · 90mThis documentary explores the origins and ongoing factors behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the role of U.S. politics in the situation.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.5 - 25
Born in GazaMovie · 2014 · 69mThis film examines the brutal violence of the Israel-Palestine conflict and its impact on children living in Gaza.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 26
No Other LandMovie · 2024 · 92mA film by a Palestinian-Israeli collaborative team documents the destruction of Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank, carried out by Israeli soldiers. The film follows the growing connection between Basel, a Palestinian activist, and Yuval, an Israeli journalist, as they find themselves allied against this destruction.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 27
Roadmap to ApartheidMovie · 2012 · 54mThis award-winning documentary offers a detailed examination of the apartheid analogy often applied to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Narrated by Alice Walker, author of *The Color Purple*, *Roadmap to Apartheid* explores both the history of apartheid in South Africa and the reasons why many Palestinians believe they now live under a similar system. The film examines the growing global support for this view, arguing that the apartheid analogy provides a valuable framework for understanding the complex challenges faced by Israelis and Palestinians.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.0 - 28
A World Not OursMovie · 2014 · 93mThis intimate and often humorous film explores three generations of refugees living in the Ein el-Helweh camp in southern Lebanon. Drawing on personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, it offers a sensitive look at belonging, friendship, and family life for people accustomed to displacement and longing for a normal existence.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 29
GazaMovie · 2024 · 81mThis Al Jazeera investigative film uses photos and videos shared online by Israeli soldiers during the year-long conflict in Gaza to expose alleged war crimes. The investigative unit compiled a database of thousands of these materials, identifying those who posted them and individuals appearing in the footage. The evidence suggests illegal actions including destruction, looting, demolition of neighborhoods, and killings. The film also presents the conflict from the perspective of Palestinian journalists, human rights workers, and civilians in Gaza, while revealing the involvement of Western governments, specifically highlighting British surveillance flights over Gaza from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.IMDb 7.9TMDB 10.0 - 30
FarhaMovie · 2021 · 92m · Drama, History, WarPalestine, 1948. Following the British departure, increasing tensions emerge between Arab and Jewish communities. In a small village, Farha, the mayor's intelligent daughter, is focused on her aspirations to study in the city, oblivious to the impending conflict.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.1 - 31
3000 NightsMovie · 2015 · 103mIman, a young Palestinian bride, is arrested and imprisoned in a high-security Israeli facility where she gives birth to a son. While battling to survive and care for her child within prison walls, she grapples with maternal instincts and challenging choices. Through connections with fellow prisoners – both Palestinian and Israeli – Iman finds the opportunity to reflect, grow, and mature as a woman.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.2 - 32
OsloMovie · 2021 · 118m · TV Movie, Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of the behind-the-scenes negotiations between bitter enemies that resulted in the 1993 Oslo Accords. It follows the secret back-channel talks, unexpected friendships, and quiet bravery of a small group – Israelis, Palestinians, and a Norwegian couple – who made the peace possible.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
