Farha tells the story of an ordinary Palestinian village girl and how her life was affected by the tragic events of the 1948 Nakba, an event that changed the landscape of Palestine forever.

Directed by Darin J. Sallam, it depicts the early life of a girl called Farha in Palestine. It shows her as an ordinary, sometimes unruly and mischievous young woman in her prime, enjoying life and seeking to better herself through the pursuit of higher education.

But then the foreign soldiers appear and her life takes a turn for the worse.

The majority of the story is shown through the eyes of Farha, who being trapped inside a room with just a small hole for air, sees the world outside change around her as she tries her best to escape.

The film’s director mentioned that the film is based on a true life story of a girl called Radieh who escaped the Nakba and found refuge in Syria where she met Darin’s mother and told her of her ordeal. Years later Darin’s mother would relay the story to her.

The directing and acting is of good quality and it’s a brave move by the director to bring this film to us despite the many criticisms she has received from some circles.

The film can be watched on Netflix. We encourage everyone to watch and promote the film. The film has been commended and has had various glowing reviews.