The streaming service Netflix has released ‘Farha’, a Jordanian film based on the genocide and eviction of the Palestinian people. According to foreign media reports, the film is based on real events and is being highly praised in film circles.
The story of the film ‘Farha’ revolves around a 14-year-old Palestinian girl who takes refuge in the basement of her house as she watches atrocities on Palestinians. Soon after she urges for the permission to continue her education in the city a catastrophe destroys her home. The movie depicts the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in 1948. About 78% of the Palestinian land was occupied by invasion or killing.
The movie is is now available on Netflix and is collecting overwhelming reviews online. Netflix faced intense pressure and resistance from the Israeli government not to release this film based on true events, but despite the pressure, Netflix released the film to the public. The film is being well appreciated by the fans. Moreover Darin Salam’s Jordanian film has also been selected for the best international feature film at the Oscars.