UNRWA : 75 ANS D’UNE HISTOIRE PROVISOIRE

Directed byLYANA SALEH, NICOLAS WADIMOFF

UNRWA : 75 ANS D’UNE HISTOIRE PROVISOIRE

Directed byLYANA SALEH, NICOLAS WADIMOFF
  • SUBTITLES FR
  • 2025
  • Duration 70
  • Prices 9.80 €, 7.80 €, 7.00 €, 6.50 €
  • Moderator ticket Art. 27, Ticket Last Minute
  • Abonnement Carte 5 places Galeries, UGC Unlimited, Cineville Pass

Introducing

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Synopsis

Through previously unseen archives and exclusive testimonies, this documentary reveals the little-known history of UNRWA, inseparable from that of Palestinian refugees. In the midst of turmoil, the agency is fighting for its survival, at the heart of a conflict whose outcome remains tragically uncertain.

Introducing

Projection spéciale en présence des réalisateur.ices

Synopsis

Through previously unseen archives and exclusive testimonies, this documentary reveals the little-known history of UNRWA, inseparable from that of Palestinian refugees. In the midst of turmoil, the agency is fighting for its survival, at the heart of a conflict whose outcome remains tragically uncertain.

Created in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly, UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) was established to meet the essential needs of Palestinian refugees: health, education, humanitarian aid, and social services. Originally conceived as a temporary structure, the agency has lasted for 75 years, weathering wars and successive crises, and becoming deeply rooted in the social fabric of Palestinian life.

Over the decades, UNRWA has become an essential pillar for millions of Palestinian refugees, contributing not only to their subsistence but also to the preservation of their identity. However, the agency faces multiple pressures and criticisms. Accused by some of maintaining a “perpetual” refugee status, it has also been labeled a “terrorist” organization by others.

Since October 7, UNRWA has been facing the greatest crisis in its history, to the point where its complete shutdown is now a real possibility. What would be the consequences for the Palestinian people if the agency were to cease its activities? This documentary offers a cross-perspective from experts, historians, and insiders to shed light on the history and future of an organization whose fate remains closely tied to that of Palestinian refugees.