Press Highlights

Animated History: Of Fighting Occupation Artistically by Schayan Riaz

“Lyd is a film that should, for all that it touches upon and how it does what it sets out to do, certainly stand the test of time.”

“What makes Lyd stand out from other documentaries on this topic, but also in general is the way the filmmakers audaciously weave together different forms of storytelling.”

“This film is an important document of time and should be screened widely.”

Shaping the Narrative: Women at the Heart of the Amman Film Festival by Mohamed Tarek

“This portrayal unfolds in two dimensions: one represents the tangible reality of the city as it exists in our contemporary world, while the other thrives within the imaginations of the two filmmakers and resonates with countless Palestinians globally. The filmmakers ingeniously narrate these parallel histories through distinct visual mediums.”

“a unique artistic and historical journey.”a unique artistic and historical journey.”