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AVANT IL N'Y AVAIT RIEN

by Yvann Yagchi

synopsis

A Swiss filmmaker of Palestinian origin travels to the West Bank to make sense of the break-up with a childhood friend who became a Jewish settler. While trying to understand why their friendship has not held up in the face of the political situation, he reveals his own tragic family history in Palestine. An emotional exploration of friendship and identity, through the brutality of the occupation and a cry for the survival of Palestinian culture.

original title: Avant il n'y avait rien
country: Switzerland
sales agent: Paul Thiltges Distributions
year: 2024
genre: documentary
directed by: Yvann Yagchi
film run: 71'
screenplay: Yvann Yagchi, Aurora Vögeli
cinematography by: Gabriel Sandru, Lukas Gut
film editing: Selin Dettwiler, Christof Schertenleib, Christine Hoffet, Olivia Frey
music: Séverine Vaëna
production: maximage GmbH

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