"Grit, Hope & Cameras: Fatma's Final Walk" Makes U.S. Debut

Hold onto your popcorn folks, Kino Lorber is bringing an acclaimed international film closer to home. The acclaimed distributor has orchestrated a U.S. theatrical release for the attention-grabbing Gaza documentary, artfully renamed "Grit, Hope & Cameras: Fatma's Final Walk," for the awards season.

In the heart of this hinged narrative lies Sepideh Farsi’s digital correspondence with Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona. It serves as a stark reminder that the thrill of the silver screen can swiftly turn bitter. The film commemorates Hassona, whose life got brutally cut short by an Israeli missile strike, just a day after the film was chosen for the Cannes film festival.

New Yorkers will have the first chance to immerse themselves in this poignant tale at the IFC Center on November 5. We've got reasons to believe Los Angelenos and residents of other cities will have their turn by November 14.

Making its debut at the legendary Cannes 2025 ACID section, "Grit, Hope & Cameras: Fatma's Final Walk," has quickly morphed into a world traveler, screening at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. With North American and U.S. premieres soon forthcoming at the Toronto International Film Festival and New York Film Festival respectively, it looks set to take over the world.

The documentary adeptly combines gut-wrenching immediacy with a formidable display of humanity. It paints an intimate canvas of life under siege in Gaza, skillfully revealing the experience of a generation entrapped in relentless conflict.

The Variety’s critic, Siddhant Adlakha, gave a tip of the hat in his review. He notes, “Despite its tragic outcome, the film proves stirring in its capacity for hope against all odds. Furthermore, it displays the dramatic cost of occupation, and paints a vivid picture of the dreams shattered by war."

"Rêves d’Eau Productions" is the proud producer of this cinematic marvel, co-produced by "24images." Farsi, a woman of many talents, wore multiple hats - writer, director, cinematographer, and editor, throughout the film's creation. Internationally, Cercamon is managing the sales. Let the compelling journey of "Grit, Hope & Cameras: Fatma's Final Walk" inspire, move, and stir your soul in its most profound way.