REEL TALK: FATEEMA AL-HAMAYDEH MILLER

Welcome to Reel Talk, where we deep-dive into the minds of the industry’s finest—directors, producers, actors, writers, and all the unsung heroes on set. Each conversation gives a glimpse into their craft, passion, and the stories that drive them.

And you’re reading Part One of our Reel Talk 2024 Finale.

This week, I’m honoured to share my space with the beautiful and phenomenal Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller, a filmmaker whose work leaves you laughing through the tears—or crying through the laughter. This time though, it was a lot of crying from my end.

Her stories delve into themes of fragmented identity, grief, isolation, and connection to both oneself and the land. In this conversation, we explore Mawtini (My Homeland), the vital role art plays in addressing the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Palestine, and the weight of artistic accountability she carries while navigating the disarray that continues to silence oppressed voices.

“Being Palestinian is a political act, and that comes with responsibility already,” she says—a powerful reminder of the stakes embedded in her work.