Handala, The Boy Without A Face

"Handala" is Mahmoud's upcoming creative multimedia project, to be filmed in eight countries. It was developed in the Documentary Campus Masterclass 2019 and is currently in late development with the participation of Doha Film Institute and Creative Europe Media. Click above for the video pitch!

Synopsis
This film is a treasure hunt of a 2-D child refugee, who appeared in 40,000 pieces of political caricature. He was dubbed the boy with no face. Handala is his name. Handala remained on his feet as the Middle East was engulfed with wars, becoming a hero for an entire Arab generation. As a child of the Lebanese Civil War and once a refugee myself, I always looked up to Handala and the stories of his resilience. He was my childhood invisible friend. Handala has been making new appearances today, years after his creator was killed. Chasing these manifestations has unraveled
fascinating stories of refuge and artistry, and a Palestinian narrative that spans the globe. I wonder, what is Handala trying to point our eyes at today?