EXCERPTS ON/FROM GAZA

Ali Asfour, a Palestinian analog film photographer, fearlessly wields his camera to capture the unvarnished truths of the Israeli occupation. He reveals hidden narratives, capturing the very essence of Palestinian resilience and resistance, forcing us to challenge our preconceived notions and dive into introspection. Asfour illuminates the shadows of oppression, championing the resilience of his people and provoking us to act. With each click of the shutter, he captures not only the stark realities of occupation but also the flickering flames of hope that refuse to be extinguished

My father left me a name, so the whole village would love me. He left a village flat on a spirit board for my fingers to rove the

You used to be A dark skin beautiful-eyed kid that squeezed my hand too hard to annoy me A little boy I saw become a man in our blad where I had to go from my friendly self to a conservative villager around Now you’re a man breaking my heart over injustice we eat for ishaa in this God-forsaken swamp of a desert we call our homeland.