About the Film
"Catastrophe of Gaza" is a documentary that chronicles the Palestinian reality from the Nakba of 1948 to the present day, highlighting the crimes and atrocities committed against the Palestinian people. The director, Iyad AbuRok, who resides in Norway and has numerous international works, employs a blend of archival footage and contemporary scenes to expose the ongoing Israeli crimes against Palestinians, including forced displacement and the destruction of Palestinian life essentials.
The film aims to convey the reality experienced by Palestinian generations, documenting the wars and Israeli practices targeting innocent people. Through this work, Iyad Abu Rouk seeks to debunk the false Israeli narrative and highlight the true Palestinian narrative supported by evidence and documentation.
The film utilizes various scenes spanning from the Nakba to the current reality, mixing historical and contemporary footage to reflect the developments and events experienced by the Palestinian people. It relies on documents and live testimonies to support the credibility of the Palestinian narrative.
Produced and directed by Iyad Abu Rouk, the film offers a comprehensive and intense 17-minute portrayal of Palestinian suffering, using a style that emphasizes documentation and realistic scenes, making it a powerful tool for uncovering truths and dispelling lies.
"Catastrophe of Gaza" is not just a documentary but a documentation of history and the suffering of a people. Through this work, Iyad Abu Rouk aims to present the true story of the Palestinian people and provide live testimonies that reflect the harsh reality faced by Palestinians to this day.
Source:
https://www.palestinemuseum.us/events/2024/catastrophe-gaza