The Poem We Sang

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Short Films

Annie Sakkab

Experimental, Documentary

Released Year: 2024

Duration: 20 minutes

Synopsis

This film is a fully realized work of art, where director Annie Sakkab takes us on an emotional journey through a blend of archival images and animation, supported by melodious music and a poem by the great Palestinian poet Khalil Al-Sakakini.

This journey takes us back in time, returning with her to a pivotal moment in her life when she lost her uncle, Elia, who played a crucial role in awakening her awareness of Palestine since her childhood. Back then, she used to collect white butterflies and sing for a homeland from which she was forcibly displaced.

Directors' Biography

A Palestinian-Canadian, born and raised in Jordan, Annie is an independent filmmaker and photojournalist. She seeks long-form narrative with a focus on women’s issues, identity, and social justice. Her first short documentary Hollie’s Dress (46 festivals, 15 awards), had its World Premiere at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2020 and was created in collaboration with The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Awards include the Golden Sheaf Award at Yorkton Film Festival, Canada Life Best Short Documentary at Forest City Film Festival, and Award of Excellence at Canada Shorts Film Festival. Her photographic work is published in media, including The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, Walrus Magazine, Washington Post, Bloomberg News, NBC News, and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Annie is a member of Boreal Collective and Women Photograph and is represented by Middle East Images.