Write My Name
2024
اكتب اسمي/ İsmimi Yaz
Documentary, Short
Synopsis
In Gaza, the ongoing occupation that has lasted for seventy-six years and the genocide that has continued for over a year have resulted in the bombing of homes, universities, hospitals, and schools. Palestinians living in Gaza, doctors and health workers working under difficult conditions, and journalists who continue to perform their duties despite all forms of pressure and intimidation are trying to prove to the world, through the videos and photos they capture, that there has been no safe place in Gaza for over a year, that they cannot find food, and that there is no access to clean water, electricity, or medical supplies. Gazan mothers and fathers write their children's names on their arms and legs with a pen, in case their bodies are dismembered under the rubble, to make it easier to identify them or to ensure that if they survive, their children can be found in the hospital.
The idea for this film emerged from our determination to never forget this situation, which compelled us to decide to create this documentary. We made this documentary with a sense of responsibility to the Palestinian people who are exiled in their own homeland, suffering, and resisting against all odds. In the film, participants selected from women and children who have experienced harsh living conditions share their experiences of survival, the sorrow of being deprived of education, the pain of leaving loved ones behind in Gaza, and the damage caused by the destruction of a city, all while holding onto the hope of one day returning to Gaza.
We also witness how children grow up without experiencing their childhood, questioning war, occupation, and justice at a young age, and what it means to endure oppression. "Write My Name," a short documentary film, focuses on the experiences of women and children who have survived the genocide and war in Gaza while also documenting the city’s destruction. To accurately convey the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza through the eyes of those who have lived it, we utilized recent video recordings from Gaza, news reports, personal archive footage, and animation.
Our film concludes with a child's narration of the images that remain etched in their memory before leaving their homeland, emphasizing that despite the extensive and profound archives in the media about the drama in Gaza, what we see represents only a tiny fraction of what has occurred.
The idea for this film emerged from our determination to never forget this situation, which compelled us to decide to create this documentary. We made this documentary with a sense of responsibility to the Palestinian people who are exiled in their own homeland, suffering, and resisting against all odds. In the film, participants selected from women and children who have experienced harsh living conditions share their experiences of survival, the sorrow of being deprived of education, the pain of leaving loved ones behind in Gaza, and the damage caused by the destruction of a city, all while holding onto the hope of one day returning to Gaza.
We also witness how children grow up without experiencing their childhood, questioning war, occupation, and justice at a young age, and what it means to endure oppression. "Write My Name," a short documentary film, focuses on the experiences of women and children who have survived the genocide and war in Gaza while also documenting the city’s destruction. To accurately convey the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza through the eyes of those who have lived it, we utilized recent video recordings from Gaza, news reports, personal archive footage, and animation.
Our film concludes with a child's narration of the images that remain etched in their memory before leaving their homeland, emphasizing that despite the extensive and profound archives in the media about the drama in Gaza, what we see represents only a tiny fraction of what has occurred.
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