Project Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fY3rG8-OIPUeFhvD9McM7kImh5MczQ0p/view?usp=drivesdk

Khalil Hanaa

After 18 years of marriage, Hana resumes her academic journey, paused due to life’s challenges. Her companion and husband Khalil, stands by her with love and faith in her dreams. They face obstacles until Hana earns her degree and opens her law practice, proving how love turns dreams into reality.

  • Samar Taher Lulu
    Director
  • Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    خليل هناء
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 22, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Palestine, State of
  • Country of Filming:
    Palestine, State of
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Islamic university in Gaza
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • اوستن
    April 5, 2025
    العرض الأول؛ الولايات المتحدة
    Stand up men
Director Biography - Samar Taher Lulu, Hamdi Khalil Elhusseini

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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