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Historical documentary

Resistance, Why? (1971): Cast

Resistance, Why? (1971) movie poster

Resistance, Why? is a 1971 historical documentary directed by Christian Ghazi, starring Ghassan Kanafani, Nabil Shaath and Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm. It runs 56 minutes.

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Resistance, Why? (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Director
Christian Ghazi
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Resistance, Why? About?

The premise of Resistance, Why? without spoilers.

Filmed in 1970 by Christian Ghazi and Noureddine Chatti, this documentary records Palestinian resistance, with Ghassan Kanafani, Sadiq Jalal El‑Azm, Nabil Shaath and others who trace the struggle from Ottoman rule through the British Mandate and the 1948 Nakba, emphasizing a goal of a free democratic Palestine pursued armed and non‑violent means.

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Cast & crew

Resistance, Why? Cast

Ghassan Kanafani leads the cast, with Nabil Shaath and Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm. Directed by Christian Ghazi.

From the director

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One more film directed by Christian Ghazi: Hundred Faces for a Single Day.

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FAQ

Resistance, Why? FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Resistance, Why?, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Resistance, Why??

Resistance, Why? runs 56 minutes.

When was Resistance, Why? released?

Resistance, Why? was released on October 4, 1971.

Who directed Resistance, Why??

Resistance, Why? was directed by Christian Ghazi.

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Who is in the cast of Resistance, Why??

Resistance, Why? stars Ghassan Kanafani, Nabil Shaath and Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm.

Does Resistance, Why? have a post-credit scene?

No. Resistance, Why? has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Resistance, Why? in?

The original language of Resistance, Why? is Arabic.

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