Sepideh Farsi, a filmmaker based in Paris, aimed to explore the daily life of Palestinian people amidst war through a documentary titled “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk“. To gather insights, she was introduced by a friend in Cairo to photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who served as Farsi’s eyes and ears in Gaza for the documentary. The film, scheduled to debut at L’ACID in Cannes in May, focused on their long-distance communication, with Hassona’s experiences in Gaza offering a glimpse into her friend’s life from afar. However, tragically, just a few weeks before the premiere, Hassona was killed alongside her family by an Israeli missile on April 16, as confirmed the following morning. She was only 25 years old.
In a statement to Vulture, L’ACID expressed that the movie they previously supported showcased a young woman whose vitality was nothing less than extraordinary. However, given recent events, it will no longer be the same film they endorse and screen in every theater. They emphasize that both the creators and viewers of films should honor her radiance.
In addition to L’ACID’s statement, Farsi recalled the times they collaborated with Hassona during the months they spoke over FaceTime, which Farsi recorded. “I captured those moments from our video calls, preserving what Fatem shared, her passionate and vibrant spirit,” Farsi stated. “I convinced myself I had no reason to fear for her, if she herself wasn’t afraid. I found solace in her strength, in her unwavering faith.
Following a brief truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which concluded in March, tensions have persisted in both Gaza and the West Bank. According to Le Monde, the Israeli Defense Force declared that the missile strike was aimed at a “Hamas operative” and efforts were made to minimize civilian casualties. In an interview with the French newspaper Libération, Hassona claimed her family was tragically killed by a “trigger pulled remotely.
The movie is yet to be released next month, but unfortunately, it has turned into an unforeseen tribute for a dedicated journalist and author. As L’ACID penned, “Her smile was as enchanting as her resilience,” documenting the reality of Gaza, delivering food amidst explosions, enduring sorrow and hunger.
In her account, Farsi mentioned memories from the final chat with Hassona before her passing. “As the screen pixels dimmed on the dying connection, we said ‘until tomorrow’ and she flashed a radiant smile,” she reminisced. “That smile is what I hold onto as the last impression of Fatem. And when I reflect on her words, it was during our conversation about her photographs of mangled bodies following a massacre: ‘I want these images to be seen so people understand our plight and know about this genocide.’
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2025-04-17 21:53