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Citizen Osama

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In the northern part of the besieged Gaza Strip, cut off from all aid and medical services, Osama lives with his wife and their newborn baby. His son was born in the eighth month of this never-ending war, in a hospital overwhelmed by death and lacking the resources needed for childbirth. Once aspiring to become an artistic photographer, 33-year-old Osama has unexpectedly become a war photographer. Wearing a bulletproof vest and a journalist’s helmet, he travels through devastated areas, documenting the destruction while trying to help others. Osama’s daily life revolves around the struggle for survival, as he searches for food, water and a safe place for his family. The emotional burden is immense, especially when he captures the deaths and funerals of fellow journalists, friends and loved ones. Despite the psychological pressure, Osama believes he must continue documenting the war and protecting his family. He hopes for an end to the violence, or at least a ceasefire to ease the suffering of civilians. Citizen Osama is a film that portrays his life. It offers a window into the resilience, fear and humanity of those trapped in one of the most violent conflicts in the world.

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Ahmed Hassouna

Director

Rashid Masharawi

Producer

Laura Nikolov

Producer

Denis Le Paven

Film Editor

Yousef Mashharawi

Cinematographer
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Synopsis In the northern part of the besieged Gaza Strip, cut off from all aid and medical services, Osama lives with his wife and their newborn baby. His son was born in the eighth month of this never-ending war, in a hospital overwhelmed by death and lacking the resources needed for childbirth. Once aspiring to become an artistic photographer, 33-year-old Osama has unexpectedly become a war photographer. Wearing a bulletproof vest and a journalist’s helmet, he travels through devastated areas, documenting the destruction while trying to help others. Osama’s daily life revolves around the struggle for survival, as he searches for food, water and a safe place for his family. The emotional burden is immense, especially when he captures the deaths and funerals of fellow journalists, friends and loved ones. Despite the psychological pressure, Osama believes he must continue documenting the war and protecting his family. He hopes for an end to the violence, or at least a ceasefire to ease the suffering of civilians. Citizen Osama is a film that portrays his life. It offers a window into the resilience, fear and humanity of those trapped in one of the most violent conflicts in the world.
Director
Ahmed Hassouna
Producer
Rashid Masharawi, Laura Nikolov
Production Co
Coorigines Production, Fonds Masharawi
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 9m
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