CITIZEN OSAMA
Documentary Shortlist 2027
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1h 10m
France, Palestine
2026 | 71 min. | Documentary
In besieged northern Gaza, Osama, a former artistic photographer turned war documentarian, struggles to protect his wife and newborn while capturing devastation around him. Amid hunger, loss, and trauma, he persists, driven by duty and hope, offering a raw, intimate portrait of resilience and humanity in wartime.
Directed by: Ahmed Hassouna
Written by: Ahmed Hassouna
Produced by: Laura Nikolov, Rashid Masharawi, Ahmed Hassouna
Editing: Denis Le Paven, Ahmed Hassouna
Original Score: Rasmus Steen
Sound: Sarah Fasseur-Leroux
Production:
Coorigines Production
https://www.coorigines-production.fr/
World Sales:
The Party Film Sales
https://www.thepartysales.com/
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