Nour Alkheder

The Birds Shall Return is a documentary narrated by grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians from Jordan and the Netherlands. Their intimate testimonies show how passing on stories is an act of resistance; From memories of a paradise within arm’s reach, to the harsh reality of resisting the occupation of their homeland.

Nour’s journey of coming to terms with her longing for her father and for Syria, as she confronts loss and the profound emotional impact of absence.