Munir Atalla

Munir Atalla is a Palestinian writer and producer based in Brooklyn. He is currently completing his MFA in film at Columbia University's School of the Arts.

Interview

Challenging Israeli Narratives About Queer Palestinian Culture

Hyperallergic speaks to organizers behind Queer Cinema for Palestine, a global alternative event to the Israeli-government-supported Tel Aviv International LGBT Film Festival.

Film

A Beginner's Guide to Palestinian Cinema

From a documentary on annexed villages in the West Bank to a darkly comedic look at the history of the region, here's what to watch to familiarize yourself with Palestine's rich movie history.