The legacy of the Abbass women: Memories of Palestine in the film

The legacy of the Abbass women: Memories of Palestine in the film

Deir Hanna, Israel - In the moving documentary "Bye bye Tibériade", which was created in 2023 under the direction of Lina Soualem shows how deep the connections between her past in Palestina and of their current identity. With a childhood that is shaped by loss, Abbass tells of her origin, including the challenges and experiences of her family, which had to suffer from the consequences of the Nakbah for generations.

The film takes us on a trip when Lina moved her mother, who moved to France in the late 1980s, to explore her roots. Abbass, which never spoke much about her place of origin Deir Hanna in Galilee, is confronted with her past by old family videos and stories. These memories arouse the stories of her grandmother Neemat and great -grandmother around Ali, both of whom were strong in difficult times and preserved the identity of her family.

bridging generations

“stay” at home is understood by many Palestinians as an act of resistance. For Hiam Abbass, which is considered one of the voices of the Palestinian women, it is important to beat bridges. In a conversation with France culture she explained that her family was shaped by education and cultural heritage and that many Palestinians are best view educated in the Arab world. She tries to pass on these values ​​in a new generation.

The emotional journey that Lina and Hiam competes is not only a return to the places of her past, but also a reflection on the legacy that she wears. Hiam Abbass describes the silent pain associated with her exile and separation from your family. Due to her daughter's lens, she gains a new perspective on her history and the strength of women in her family.

identity and resistance

The film also addresses the role of women in the transmission of cultural traditions and memories. "Bye bye tibériade" illuminates how the different life stories are interwoven and how every woman resisted in her own way. Hiam Abbass, around Ali and Neemat, have retained their Palestinian identity despite difficult circumstances and pass on this strength to the next generation. Lina, the fourth generation, which was born outside of Palestine, symbolically stands for the new perspective and the continuation of this heritage.

Finally, it can be said that Hiam Abbass and Lina Soualem tell an important story with "Bye bye Tibériadiad" that treats not only personal, but also collective aspects of the Palestinian identity. Her stories are a powerful memory that the maintenance of culture and history is also of great importance in the diaspora and that the connections between the generations are essential to keep the legacy alive.