Inas Halabi on Rosalind Nashashibi

osalind Nashashibi’s (2004) is centered on the collective existence of an extended family. Set in a concrete block in Nazareth during the month of Ramadan, the film is structured around the preparation of a feast and its subtle aftermath. Within this confined space, the family becomes a signifier for an entire community, reflecting how we live with each other and with seemingly inanimate objects. Closeups of various fabrics and furniture are choreographed with everyday gestures exploring the passage of time. These