Citizen Osama
Plot
In besieged northern Gaza, Osama, a former artistic photographer turned war documentarian, struggles to protect his wife and newborn while capturing devastation around him. Amid hunger, loss, and trauma, he persists, driven by duty and hope, offering a raw, intimate portrait of resilience and humanity in wartime.
About Citizen Osama
Citizen Osama (Arabic: المواطن أسامة, romanized: Al mowaten Osama) is a 2026 documentary film directed by Ahmed Hassouna. A co-production of Palestine and France, it follows the besieged lives of the Palestinian population during the ongoing Gaza war. The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 5 September 2026. It was also selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.
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Cast
- Osama Al-AshiSelf
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