Adas Falasteen

عدس فلسطين

Palestine, State of / / 00:07:55 min

"Palestine Lentils" is a documentary film that tells the story of a Palestinian chef and his role in using his hobby as a shield against the famine caused by the war on Gaza, preserving the spirit of resilience and hope within his community.
Thursday, 27 August 2026 20:00
Block 11
Café CUP


Film maker
Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini, Samar Taher Lulu

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.