Bissan Tibi

One Street in Silwan tells the story of "Batan al-Hawa" Street (East Jerusalem), which overlooks the Temple Mount and serves as a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On one side of the street, live Israeli settlers in a house once belonging to an evicted Palestinian family. On the other side, a Palestinian family faces eviction, alongside 750 of theneighborhood’s residents , with the purpose of establishing more settlements. Told in segments through the perspectives of children and residents, the film sheds light on the chaotic realities of life on the street.

A busy intersection is where Sila, a Palestinian girl, has staked her claim, selling candy to passing motorists. That’s until Yusuf, also her age, starts cutting in on her business. Unexpectedly, a bond develops between the two.

One Street in Silwan tells the story of "Batan al-Hawa" Street (East Jerusalem), which overlooks the Temple Mount and serves as a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On one side of the street, live Israeli settlers in a house once belonging to an evicted Palestinian family. On the other side, a Palestinian family faces eviction, alongside 750 of theneighborhood’s residents , with the purpose of establishing more settlements. Told in segments through the perspectives of children and residents, the film sheds light on the chaotic realities of life on the street.

A busy intersection is where Sila, a Palestinian girl, has staked her claim, selling candy to passing motorists. That’s until Yusuf, also her age, starts cutting in on her business. Unexpectedly, a bond develops between the two.