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- Country of residence: Portugal
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Biography of Yahya Barakat
Yahya Barakat is a Palestinian film director and screenwriter. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Film Directing from the Higher Institute of Cinema in Egypt and a Master of Arts degree from the Lebanese University.
Professional Experience and Contributions
Barakat has more than thirty years of experience in film and television directing. He has also contributed to the establishment of several Palestinian media and cultural institutions, most notably the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation and the Palestinian Cinema Group.
Notable Film
One of his most prominent works is the documentary Rachel – An American Conscience, which explores the story of American activist Rachel Corrie and her death in Gaza. The film received several international awards, including the Silver Award at the Al Jazeera Film Festival and the Silver Award at the Tunis Film Festival. It was also screened in more than 22 cities across the United States.
Current Project
Barakat is currently developing Cinemabridge, an independent international film industry platform designed to connect independent filmmakers with production companies and support organizations around the world.
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