As the world rapidly moves on against the backdrop of wars and forced displacement, films have always been a tool for instilling inspiration, driving social change, and raising awareness on important issues. Over the last month, people around the world have been closely following the escalating Israeli war on Gaza, which began on 7 October — a complex humanitarian situation that is deteriorating with each passing day. While some people around the world have a considerable degree of awareness, others — influenced by certain media outlets that have often perpetuated false narratives and unconfirmed reports — are oblivious to the realities on the ground and the atrocities taking place. Whether in overarching themes or the woven principles and messages, films are a powerful medium that has historically shifted the focus of many on topics of great importance. Popular streaming platform Netflix offers award-winning films and documentaries helmed by Palestinian filmmakers or about Palestinian stories. Salt of this Sea (2008) Palestinian drama ‘Salt of the Sea’ follows Soraya, a young Palestinian woman from Brooklyn, who travels to her homeland in the occupied West Bank in search of her family’s lost savings….
