The Root of the Olive Tree / La Raíz del Olivo (Sergio M. Eguino Viera, 2024)

Sergio M. Eguino Viera | 2024 | Cuba, Bolivia, Argentina, Lebanon | 54’ | EN subtitles

The urgency of solidarity in the face of the genocide and Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people compels us to ensure that the dissemination and screening of the documentary The Root of the Olive Tree contribute as effectively as possible to awareness, debate, and actions of solidarity and condemnation.

The Root of the Olive Tree tells the story of five Palestinians living far from their homeland who recount their experiences in the face of the intensification of the genocide and the Israeli occupation that has lasted more than 76 years. From afar, Watan, Omaima, Murid, Baylasan, and Bassel share stories of struggle, loss, and hope. Through their letters, their everyday life and memories—interwoven with the pain of being far away—they express their unwavering faith in a free future for Palestine, always with the constant support of Cuba, the country that has welcomed them.