It’s Somewhat Your Fault

It’s Somewhat Your Fault

A free adaptation of Ghassan Kanafani's "A Hero in a Cell," where political narrative meets visual and sonic storytelling over traditional drama.

2003 · 14 min · Drama

A free adaptation of Ghassan Kanafani's short story "A Hero in a Cell." Kanafani's original text explores the difficulties of constructing a political narrative while examining the nuanced relationship between political discourse and storytelling. The adaptation presents a political narrative that prioritizes visual and auditory elements over conventional dramatic techniques.

Directed by Rami El Sabbagh · Written by Maria Malek

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