Dreams of a Nation

A lively celebration of the genius and power of Palestinian cinema

A collection of essays and interviews in which filmmakers, critics and scholars reflect on Palestinian cinema.Over the last quarter-century, Palestinian cinema has emerged as a major artistic force on the global scene. Deeply rooted in the historic struggles for national self-determination, this cinema is the single most important artistic expression of a much-maligned people. In Dreams of a Nation, filmmakers, critics and scholars discuss the extraordinary social and artistic significance of Palestinian film. It is the only volume of its kind in any language.