Return to al-Ma’in
Released just last year. Return to al-Ma’in is a documentary film. directed by Eyal Weizman. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Return to al-Ma’in chronicles the multiyear collaboration between Forensic Architecture (FA) and Palestinian historian and Nakba survivor Salman Abu Sitta on the reconstruction of his birthplace, the lost village of Ma’in Abu Sitta (or al-Ma’in). Guided by the work and memories of Abu Sitta, FA-researchers reconstructed al-Ma’in’s occupation by Israeli forces on 14 May 1948, its subsequent demolition, and the settlements constructed on its ruins. The movie looks to the present moment and the connections between Israeli military’s conduct and appropriation of Palestinian land during and after 1948, and today in Gaza. The project looks back at the sophistication and sensitivity with which the Abu Sitta family cultivated their land, and the rich agricultural diversity that was lost when Israeli settlements were subsequently constructed over this landscape.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 14, 2025
8 months ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return to al-Ma’in about?
Return to al-Ma’in chronicles the multiyear collaboration between Forensic Architecture (FA) and Palestinian historian and Nakba survivor Salman Abu Sitta on the reconstruction of his birthplace,...
Who directed Return to al-Ma’in?
Return to al-Ma’in was directed by Eyal Weizman.
How long is Return to al-Ma’in?
Return to al-Ma’in has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Return to al-Ma’in released?
Return to al-Ma’in was released on May 14, 2025 in theaters.