Palestine: the things you don’t hear about

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Fadwa Tuqan was the fearless voice of Palestine in times of strife

Fadwa Tuqan wasn't just a poet; she was an emblem of resistance, the embodiment of rebellion against not just one, but multiple constricting forces. Born in 1917 in the shimmering sands of Nablus, h...

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Fadwa Tuqan wasn’t just a poet; she was an emblem of resistance, the embodiment of rebellion against not just one, but multiple constricting forces. Born in 1917 in the shimmering sands of Nablus, her poetic voice arose resounding with both grace and grit.

Diving into the annals of her publications — My Brother Ibrahim (1946), Alone with The Days (1952), Give Us Love (1960) up to Before the Closed Door (1967) — we can trace the gripping journey of a Palestinian spirit in turbulence. These works encapsulate a transition in the collective consciousness of Palestine: from the hollowness of despair to the unyielding spirit of sumud: steadfastness.

The written word, in its myriad forms, has always been a potent tool, weaving tales, igniting revolutions and stirring souls. Yet, certain voices transcend even this mighty medium, resonating with a force that’s near impossible to distil into mere letters on paper. Fadwa Tuqan was one such voice.

 

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Larissa Sansour - Film London Jarman Award Weekend 2020​

 

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