Palestinian documentary ‘LYD' to screen in Cyprus and Greece
The documentary follows the rise and fall of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered by the State of Israel, which was established in 1948.
The Palestinian documentary LYD, directed by Rami Younis, a Palestinian filmmaker, writer and journalist, and Sarah Ema Friedland, a New York-based documentary filmmaker, will be showcased across three cities during the Palestinian Independent Film Festival (PIFF), taking place from June 13 to 15. Audiences in Limassol, Cyprus, as well as Chania and Agios Nikolaos in Crete, Greece, will have the opportunity to experience this film.
LYD presents a sci-fi documentary narrative, tracing the trajectory of Lyd, a 5,000-year-old metropolis that transformed from a vibrant Palestinian town to a conquered entity following the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Through an array of characters, the film weaves a tapestry of the Palestinian experience in this city, highlighting the enduring impact of the massacre and expulsion.
MAD Solutions is the worldwide distributor and sales agent for the film.
The film recently received the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Houston Palestine Film Festival and the Audience Choice Award for Feature Films at the San Diego Arab Film Festival.
LYD also received the Best Asian Feature Award at the Pramana Asian Film Festival, earned two mentions at the Sguardi Altrove International Women's Film Festival, and won both a Jury Award for Best Documentary and the inaugural FIPRESCI Award at the fourth edition of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film.
The film has garnered attention at festivals, including Pune, Middle East Now, Al Ard, Reel Palestine, Palestinian, and Melbourne Science Fiction. Moreover, it has had multiple screenings worldwide, including extensive showings across the US, Jordan, Italy and Australia.
Roger Waters, the movie's executive producer, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer known for co-founding the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965, where he served as its bassist.
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