Over the last quarter-century, Palestinian cinema has emerged as a major artistic force on the global scene. Deeply rooted in the historic struggles for national self-determination, this cinema is the single most important artistic expression of a much-maligned people. In Dreams of a Nation, filmmakers, critics and scholars discuss the extraordinary social and artistic significance of Palestinian film. It is the only volume of its kind in any language.

Contributions by: Annemarie Jacir, Bashir Abu-Manneh, Ella Shohat, Hamid Naficy, Joseph Massad, Kamran Rastegar, Michel Khleifi, Nizar Hassan, Omar al-Qattan, Taoufiq bin Amor
Preface by: Edward W Said