Sakir Khader

The Birds Shall Return is a documentary narrated by grandmothers and third-generation Palestinians from Jordan and the Netherlands. Their intimate testimonies show how passing on stories is an act of resistance; From memories of a paradise within arm’s reach, to the harsh reality of resisting the occupation of their homeland.

Obada (20), who fled Syria, is one of the biggest YouTubers in the Netherlands with 2 million subscribers. From his traditional Dutch village of Angeren, he records comical Arabic sketches. He has millions of fans online in the Middle East, but he finds little connection in the Netherlands.