Origin: Palestine | Documentary | Director: Bayan Abuta'ema | 15 minutes

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What a Pattern Tells
Aseel and Um Qusai, two Palestinian women from different generations, are connected by the threads of traditional embroidery. Starting in a thread shop, we follow them into their daily lives where each stitch becomes a form of expression, a way to preserve heritage, and a tool for storytelling.

Festivals:
Chicago Palestine Film Festival 2026: https://www.palestinefilmfest.com/schedule/thank-you-for-banking-with-us