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They fled from Gaza to Egypt — will they ever find their way back home?

JL;DR SUMMARY The film "Who Is Still Alive," directed by Nicolas Wadimoff, explores the poignant stories of nine Palestinians who fled Gaza for Egypt and are now in South Africa, yearning for their homeland. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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IdentityFilmZionismGazaVenice Film FestivalTraumaDisplacementHomePalestinian RefugeesNicolas Wadimoff

Places mentioned

Gaza City, Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"Palestinians search the rubble of al-Ghafari tower after its destruction by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on September 15, 2025."
Deir al-Balah, Palestinian Territories
"...the song he was playing when a building next to him in Deir al-Balah was bombed."
Egypt
"The documentary, directed by Nicolas Wadimoff, tells the stories of nine Gazans who fled to Egypt before the Rafah border crossing was permanently closed in 2024."
South Africa
"Now in South Africa, they have come together to share memories of home."
Venice, Italy
"The Voice of Hind Rajab, tracing the broken state of aid in Gaza, got a lot of attention at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion."
Israel
"Many Zionists believe the Jewish soul cannot thrive if it is separated from its spiritual homeland."

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