The Cannes Film Festival 2025 remains the heart of world cinema, blending global storytelling with emotional depth. This year, Iranian filmmaker Sepideh Farsi introduced a deeply moving new documentary that captures both the horror and the humanity within conflict zones.
A Tribute to a Fallen Voice
Titled Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk, the film is centered on Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassona, who was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike. Her death occurred just days before the documentary’s official debut at Cannes, completing its journey to the Cannes Film Festival.
Farsi’s documentary does more than mourn a life lost. It amplifies the legacy of a fearless journalist who used her lens to speak truth. The film serves as a visual eulogy, but also a call to action for freedom of the press and human rights.
Haunting, Real, and Unflinching
Throughout the film, Farsi explores the spirit and strength that Fatma carried even in the darkest moments. The narrative draws viewers deep into Gaza’s brutal reality, highlighting personal stories amid political chaos. This chaos draws attention in events such as the Cannes Film Festival.
From footage shot by Hassona herself to behind-the-scenes interviews, the documentary weaves a poignant and respectful portrait. Farsi ensures the focus never strays from the humanity at the core of the conflict.
Cannes Embraces Powerful Truths
While the Cannes Film Festival is known for red carpets and global premieres, it also serves as a space where untold stories reach a worldwide audience. Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk is one of those stories—harsh, heartfelt, and necessary at the Cannes Film Festival.
By giving voice to Fatma Hassona’s legacy, Sepideh Farsi joins the growing number of filmmakers using Cannes as a platform for activism through art.
Global Impact and Artistic Courage
As the festival continues, films like Farsi’s remind us that cinema can do more than entertain. It can educate, inspire, and push for change in arenas like the Cannes Film Festival.
Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk stands as a powerful testament to one woman’s courage—and to the enduring power of storytelling on the world stage Just Now News.
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