Kamal Aljafari Captures a Disappearing Landscape in Exclusive Trailer Premiere for With Hasan in Gaza

      After two and a half years of Israeli genocide producing an ongoing stream of unimaginable images, any documentation of Gaza's history has become increasingly precious. It would be tempting to evaluate Kamal Aljafari’s *With Hasan in Gaza* through this lens—filmed in 2001 during a relatively easier period, it provides an almost haunting experience. However, this would undermine his skillfully crafted work, which, shot on inherently nostalgic MiniDV, transitions from serene scenes of beaches, markets, and card games to a harrowing depiction of Israeli bombardments. Cinema Guild acquired *With Hasan in Gaza* last year, and we are excited to present a trailer ahead of the film's release on May 29 at Metrograph.

      Here is the official synopsis: “Three MiniDV tapes capturing life in Gaza from 2001 were recently found. This footage, filmed by director Kamal Aljafari, serves as a testament to a place and era that no longer exists. What began as an effort to locate a former prison mate from 1989—a man lost to time and conflict—resulted in an unforeseen journey from the north to the south of Gaza alongside Hasan, a local guide whose fate remains uncertain. As the camera travels through Gaza’s streets and scenery, it documents fleeting glimpses of daily life—fragments of a reality that has been irrevocably transformed. *With Hasan in Gaza* turns this forgotten footage into a cinematic exploration of memory, loss, and the passage of time, depicting a former Gaza and lives that may never be recovered.”

      Watch the trailer below: