A Siege Diary

Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege is a 2021 documentary film directed by Palestinian-Syrian filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib. The film documents everyday life in the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus during the Syrian civil war and the prolonged siege imposed on the area. Filmed largely by Al-Khatib himself, it records the experiences of residents struggling with hunger, bombardment, and isolation while attempting to maintain a sense of community. The film premiered at Visions du Réel festival in Switzerland, won several awards at international festivals and received a theatrical release in France in 2022. Critics highlighted its intimate portrayal of civilian life under siege and its first-person perspective on the conflict.