BBC Two’s Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone gathers intimate footage of three children surviving in the besieged strip“Have you ever wondered what you’d do if your world is destroyed?” asks 13-year-old Abdullah, speaking at the beginning of an intimate BBC Two documentary, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, that airs on Monday night. “Most important, could you stay alive? After all this, you could say we’re experts.”Abdullah, now 14 and heading back to his prewar home in the north of the shattered territory, is the English-speaking narrator – one of three children whose stories of hope and endurance are at the heart of an hour-long film, a distinctive and deliberate choice intended to make the film resonate after 15 months of war. Continue reading...
The BBC documentary "Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone" offers an intimate look at the lives of children in Gaza during the war. Focused on three children—13-year-old Abdullah, 10-year-old Renad, and another unnamed child—the film captures their daily struggles and resilience. Filmed over nine months by BBC producers Jamie Roberts and Yousef Hammash, along with Palestinian camera operators, the documentary aims to provide an authentic perspective on the conflict, often overlooked in news coverage. The filmmakers faced significant challenges, including safety concerns and restricted access to Gaza. The documentary highlights the children's experiences, such as Abdullah's desire to convey Gaza's suffering and Renad's attempts to maintain normalcy amidst bombings. The film also touches on the political implications, noting the BBC's decision to pull the documentary due to complaints related to the narrator's father's ties to Hamas. This summary encapsulates the documentary's purpose, process, and reception, emphasizing the children's voices amidst the turmoil.
