About this movie
The story follows a day in the life of Ismail, a Palestinian photographer whose American upbringing was shaped by his grandfather’s displacement during the 1948 Palestine Nakba. When Ismail’s mother gifts him his grandfather’s keffiyeh—a traditional Palestinian scarf—it triggers an internal struggle between shame and pride in his cultural identity, all unfolding against the ominous backdrop of rising violence against Palestinians.
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new york city
palestine
photography
war photographer
culture
arab
palestinian
war
new york university
palestine history
palestinian diaspora
palestinian genocide
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Questions about If Birds Believed in God
How long is If Birds Believed in God?
If Birds Believed in God has a runtime of 22m ( and 22 minutes).
Who directed If Birds Believed in God?
If Birds Believed in God was directed by Samer Saifan and released in 2025.
What genre is If Birds Believed in God?
If Birds Believed in God is a Drama film (2025).
Who stars in If Birds Believed in God?
The cast of If Birds Believed in God includes Adam Budron, Nasser Faris, Veracity Butcher, Jade Ziane, Leyla Modirzadeh.
