Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image
May 06, 2026 · 1h 2m
Director
Azza El-HassanOverview
The films in the PLO Media Unit were supposed to show a self-determined image of Palestinian reality – and they went missing during the Israeli invasion of Beirut in 1982. In a « road movie » from Palestine to Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, director Azza El-Hassan follows the contradicting and confusing clues as to the whereabouts of the lost archive.
Cast of Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image
Crew of Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image
Azza El-HassanDirector, Writer
Meike MartensProducer, Production Manager- Heino DeckertProducer
- Gladys JoujouEditor
- Moncef TalebSound
- Hanna Abu Seh'dehSound
- Ibrahim ShishaniSound
- Octavio IturbeAdditional Editing
- Philip ScheffnerAdditional Editing, Music
- Lili BonicheMusic
- Rabih Abou-KhalilMusic
- Mona DarwazahProduction Manager
- Tamer AbdullahProduction Manager
- Siwar ZarkalyProduction Manager
- Jihad ArafProduction Manager
- Jihad SahnazProduction Manager
About Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image
What is Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image about?
The films in the PLO Media Unit were supposed to show a self-determined image of Palestinian reality – and they went missing during the Israeli invasion of Beirut in 1982. In a « road movie » from Palestine to Jordan, Syria and Lebanon, director Azza El-Hassan follows the contradicting and confusing clues as to the whereabouts of the lost archive.
When was Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image released?
Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image was released on May 6, 2026.
How long is Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image?
Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
Who directed Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image?
Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image was directed by Azza El-Hassan.
Who is in the cast of Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image?
The cast of Kings and Extras: Digging for a Palestinian Image includes Azza El-Hassan (Herself), Khadijeh Habashneh Abu Ali (The Believers), Mousa Maragha (The Optimist), Omar Rashide (The Guardian) and Hiba Jawharia (The Child).