TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 2

All That's Left of You

Duration: 146 min Director: Cherien Dabis Genre: Drama • Year: 2025
Country: Germany, Cyprus, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Jordan, Greece, Qatar, Saudi Arabia Languages: Arabic with English Subtitles

Description:
All That’s Left of You is a powerful multigenerational family saga by Cherien Dabis that traces the enduring impact of the Nakba across three generations of a Palestinian family. The film opens in 1988 in the West Bank, where teenage Noor participates in an uprising. His mother Hanan breaks the fourth wall, guiding viewers back through time to reveal the roots of Noor’s defiance. The story travels to 1948 Jaffa and the Nakba, where Noor’s grandfather Sharif resists fleeing as Israeli forces expel Palestinians from their homes. His son Salim grows up under occupation, navigating the trauma of exile and the weight of a father's choices. The film portrays the personal costs of colonial violence while honoring Palestinian resilience and steadfast humanity. Anchored by an all-star cast, All That’s Left of You offers a rare and deeply emotional portrayal of Palestinian life, history, and memory—told through the lens of family, resistance, and the desire to hold onto what remains.

Cast: Cherien Dabis, Saleh Bakri, Adam Bakri, Mohammad Bakri, Maria Zreik, Muhammad Abed
Awards: Sundance
More Info: Letterboxd