In this Episode, Gazan filmmaker Nour Lulu shares her experiences living in Gaza before the genocide, surviving the genocide and how she uses documentary filmmaking to share the stories of Gaza to the outside world.

Chapters:00:00 - Introduction03:18 - Nour's background and upbringing08:22 - Life before genocide11:32 - Coping with genocide15:40 - Nour's filmmaking journey22:45 - Nour's hope for the future30:00 - Conclusion

Guest Intro:Nour Lulu is a Palestinian currently living in Gaza. She is a filmmaker, specializing in documentary filmmaking and video production. She has a deep passion for storytelling through film, and has worked on various projects, including directing, editing, and videography for both local and international projects. She is a 2024 ConnectHER fellow and trained several students to make impactful documentaries. Her film ‘Read’ is nominated for an award at the annual ConnectHER festival in Austin very soon. In addition to filmmaking, she loves sports and staying active. She practiced karate and reached the blue belt level, but had to pause since the war started. Despite the challenges, she remains committed to her passions and continues exploring creative and impactful ways to tell stories through film. So Nour, welcome to the podcast and thank you for taking the time!

Nour's Documentary Film: https://connectherfilmfest.org/read/

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