First and foremost, the film exists as an exploration of the human condition, as ordinary people are forced to contend with extraordinary circumstances. “I did not make this film with a message,” Nabulsi tells Arab News. “I didn’t even set out to make a political film, but, by default, any film about Palestine is going to be considered political somehow. I’m more interested in the individual journeys of people in that landscape, the human dynamics and the emotional experiences. “The Present” garnered awards at nearly every festival in which it screened, and ended up earning a BAFTA, as well as an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Film.

Source: Ethiopian News December 05, 2023 11:45 UTC