Adas Falasteen is a documentary film that tells the story of a chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.
Samar Taher Lulu and Hamdi Elhusseini | State of Palestine | 2024 | 8 mins. | Arabic
Sat, Nov 1 | 2:30 PM | Dekyi Tsering Hall
Adas Falasteen is a documentary film that tells the story of a chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.
Samar Taher Lulu and Hamdi Elhusseini
Samar Taher Lulu, a passionate filmmaker from Gaza-Palestine, a multifaceted artist and storyteller.
Her filmmaking journey began with her debut documentary, “Religious Tolerance,” in 2019. Her latest tow films, “Jawaher” and “Khalil Hanaa” which she directed, won two awards at the 2023 and 2025 ConnectHer Festival. Her mission is to bring the inspiring voices of the untold stories to the global stage through her documentaries.
Hamdi Elhusseini is a documentary filmmaker from Gaza with a strong background in capturing compelling humanitarian and social stories through film. A graduate of the Faculty of Science at Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Hamdi has dedicated his career to documenting the resilience of the Palestinian people amid war, occupation, and environmental challenges.
His acclaimed documentary “Jawaher” won Best Documentary Film in the Women & Environment category at the ConnectHER Film Festival 2023, while his poetic film “Khalil Hanaa” was named a finalist in the 2024–2025 ConnectHER “Stand Up Men” category, highlighting stories of male allies supporting women’s empowerment.
Al Jazeera Documentary Festival 2024
Lens on Palestine Oman 2024
Kobani International Film Festival 2025
Ardea Film Festival 2025
Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival 2025
