Project Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gk1knwxs1f5S9bfkM0c0RPUPaWQd99SW/view?usp=drivesdk

Hodoud

Hodoud tells the story of a Gazan family, Ameen and Narmeen separated by borders and a closed crossing after the war.
But those who absorbed the pain of separation most deeply… were the children.

Between Gaza and Belgium, the little ones not only endure the absence of their mother’s embrace, but live a suspended life that bears no resemblance to the childhood they deserve.
In Gaza, Ameen tries to offer his two children the warmth of a mother and a semblance of normal life under bombardment, while in Belgium, Narmeen carries longing and waits.

This is a film about a divided childhood, and a home whose picture remains incomplete, until they are finally reunited in one embrace, under one roof, at one table, in a peace long awaited.

  • Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini
    Director
  • Samar Taher Lulu
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    حُدود
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 9, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Palestine, State of
  • Country of Filming:
    Palestine, State of
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini, Samar Taher Lulu

Hamdi El-Husseini is a dedicated documentary filmmaker from Gaza, Palestine, known for capturing poignant human and social stories with depth and empathy. A graduate of the Faculty of Science at Al-Azhar University, he has devoted his career to documenting the resilience of the Palestinian people under war, occupation, and environmental challenges.

His acclaimed film Jewels won Best Documentary in the Women and Environment category at the ConnectHER Film Festival in 2023, while his poetic work Khalil Hanaa won at ConnectHER in both 2024 and 2025, highlighting men who champion women’s empowerment. In 2025, his celebrated documentary Lens of Palestine earned multiple prestigious honors, including the Al Jazeera Documentary Award, The American University in Cairo Documentary Award, and the “Lens on Palestine” Award. Through his films, Hamdi brings Gaza’s untold stories to the global stage with courage, humanity, and a poetic visual voice.
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Samar Taher Lulu is a passionate filmmaker and storyteller from Gaza, Palestine. Her films Jawaher and Khalil Hanaa won awards at the ConnectHer Film Festival in 2023 and 2025. As a 2024–2025 ConnectHer Fellow, she led documentary workshops in Gaza, mentoring emerging filmmakers and supervising several films including Al-Maram, which won Best Documentary in 2025. Her acclaimed work Adas Falasteen also received the Al Jazeera Documentary Award and international recognition. Through her films, Samar brings Gaza’s untold stories to the global stage with depth, courage, and poetic vision.

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