In the 'Palestinian Stories' selection on Netflix, only seven films out of 32 remain. Screenshot of Netflix before the removal of the films.
The disappearance of these films might have gone unnoticed, like many other works that are regularly removed from Netflix. However, this time, the removal of several films made by Palestinian filmmakers or those telling Palestinian stories has sparked strong reactions among human rights advocates and online communities.On Oct. 25, 2021, Netflix launched a collection of 32 films titled "Palestinian Stories," exploring themes of family, resilience, and life under occupation. Today, only seven films remain available: A House in Jerusalem by Muayad Alayan, 200 Meters by Ameen Nayfeh, Ibrahim, A Fate to Define by Lina el-Abed, Paradise Now by Hany Abu Assad, The Stranger by Ameer Fakher Eldeen, Between Heaven and Earth by Najwa Najjar, and Farha by Darin J. Sallam. This sudden removal has raised questions about a potential influence...
The disappearance of these films might have gone unnoticed, like many other works that are regularly removed from Netflix. However, this time, the removal of several films made by Palestinian filmmakers or those telling Palestinian stories has sparked strong reactions among human rights advocates and online communities.On Oct. 25, 2021, Netflix launched a collection of 32 films titled "Palestinian Stories," exploring themes of family, resilience, and life under occupation. Today, only seven films remain available: A House in Jerusalem by Muayad Alayan, 200 Meters by Ameen Nayfeh, Ibrahim, A Fate to Define by Lina el-Abed, Paradise Now by Hany Abu Assad, The Stranger by Ameer Fakher Eldeen, Between Heaven and Earth by Najwa Najjar, and Farha by Darin J. Sallam. This sudden removal has raised questions about a potential...
