LibGuides: Palestinian Studies: Culture & Heritage

Palestine and Film

Palestine Film Foundation
A UK nonprofit to encourage the development of a Palestinian cinema and cinema related to Palestine.
Cine Palestino
Started in 2010 and offers information about films and filmmakers as well as articles and bibliographic references. :
Boston Palestine Film Festival
Among the largest and oldest devoted to Palestinian films
UNRWA Audiovisual Archive for Palestine Refugees
A newly digitized archive from UNRWA consisting of over half a million negatives, prints, slides, films and videocassettes covering all aspects of the life and history of Palestine refugees from 1948 to the present day.

Yaffa - View of the port by Félix Bonfils, 1867-1870

RIWAQ
Non-profit dedicated to the protection of Palestinian architectural heritage. Has extensive publications many in the library.
Birzeit University Museum
Houses a wide ranging art and ethnographic collections of Palestinian culture, particularly clothing.
Sakakini Cultural Center
Local, Ramallah-based non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of arts and culture in Palestine.

Palestinian Art
Gateway for info on Palestinian artists world-wide, their work and exhibits.
Made In Palestine
Website of a major traveling exhibition of multiple artists with extensive collection of references and resources.
AtreEast
Self-proclaimed "global platform for ME art" with coverage and exhibits related to Palestine and Palestinian artists.
The Palestinian History Tapestry
The award winning Palestinian History Tapestry uses the embroidery skills of Palestinian women to illustrate aspects of the land and peoples of Palestine – from Neolithic times to the present.