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As the Poet Said

  • Jackman Hall AGO Toronto Canada (map)

65 min
Nasri Hajjaj
Documentary
2009 - Palestine
Canadian Premiere

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An evocative and lyrical paean to the life and times of late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, this thoughtful film sees director Nasri Hajjaj taking us on a journey through Darwish's life. He tours the cities and towns the poet lived in, meeting contemporaries, writers and lovers of his work and overlaying the mosaic of memories and reflections with readings of Darwish's works throughout. This heart-warming tribute is a fitting epitaph to a man whose words and dreams have inspired a generation.

Screened at Dubai International Film Festival (2009) Houston Palestine Film Festival (2010)

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Co-presented by Regent Park Film Festival

Screened with 9 Aab (9 August)

Earlier Event: October 4
9 Aab (9 August)
Later Event: October 5
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