Synopsis:
Strange Cities Are Familiar is an exploration of guilt and alienation. Ashraf has been a political refugee in London for 30 years, content with spending his days in his study or his local social club. One day he receives a call from his friend, telling Ashraf that his son Moataz has been fatally wounded in a protest. His friend pleads with Ashraf to return home. As Ashraf struggles to return to Palestine, he recollects moments from his past – memories that are a heavy burden and a reminder of his failures and mistakes. The film is dedicated to assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Country:
United Kingdom
Directed by:
Saeed Taji Farouky