Origin: Palestine | Documentary | Director: Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini, Samar Taher Lulu | 8 minutes

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Adas Falasteen

This short doc tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war on Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.

Chicago Palestine Film Festival: https://www.palestinefilmfest.com/schedule/palestine-comedy-club
Toronto Palestine Film Festival 2026: https://www.tpff.ca/program-2026-2/adasfalasteen

Awards:
Al Jazeera Documentary Award;
Best Documentary Cinematography Award at FICIMAD;
official selection, Touchstone Independent Film Festival

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