Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction

Overview

After the destruction of the Palestinian village of Ma’loul in 1948 and the forced displacement of its inhabitants, the site remains uninhabited. Each year, former residents are allowed to return for a single day, gathering among the ruins to share memories, recount the village’s past, and introduce younger generations to a place they cannot permanently inhabit, sustaining collective history through ritual return and testimony.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 1984

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

Arabic, Hebrew

Countries

Belgium, Palestinian Territory

Production

Marisa Films

Director

Michel Khleifi

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt9759376