The Birds Shall Return
The Birds Shall Return is a documentary narrated by grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians from Jordan and the Netherlands. Their intimate testimonies show how passing on stories is an act of resistance; From memories of a paradise within arm’s reach, to the harsh reality of resisting the occupation of their homeland.
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Cast
17 people
Nour Alkheder Director · Jules Schattenberg Composer Rick de Beurs Cinematographer
First release July 3, 2025 · Produced in Netherlands · Languages Arabic, Dutch
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Nederlandse Filmacademie
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HUMAN
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Netherlands
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Original language
Dutch
Spoken on screen
Arabic · Dutch
Release dates
Netherlands · July 3, 2025
Premiere · Keep an Eye Festival
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Netherlands
September 26, 2025 · Premiere · Nederlands Film Festival
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