Cherien Dabis bears witness across generations in 'All That's Left of You'

Writer-director-actress Cherien Dabis joins us to discuss 'All That's Left of You,' a film following a Palestinian family across three generations of conflict. Cherien opens up about evacuating the production from Palestine to Cyprus, Greece, and Jordan just two weeks before filming began due to escalating violence.

Our conversation explores how Cherien balanced writing, directing, and acting while managing this unprecedented crisis. She reveals how these interconnected roles informed one another and shaped her deeply embedded perspective on the storytelling.

Cherien also reflects on the ongoing Gaza genocide and its impact on both the film and its narrative spanning the Nakba, the occupation, and the first Intifada. Selected as Jordan's Oscar entry for Best International Feature, the film stands as a testament to perseverance amid overwhelming adversity.