Bienal de Pontevedra

Rosalind Nashashibi's (1973, Croydon, United Kingdom) work reflects on power dynamics and the ways in which social and political realities are represented, which the filmmaker approaches through her personal experiences and an introspective look at human behaviour. Her style, influenced by filmmakers such as Pasolini and Chantal Akerman, moves away from traditional linear narratives, adopting an unconventional structure which allows a freer exploration of themes. Nashashibi is interested in topics like identity and human relationships in complex contexts, especially in Palestinian issues. In her slow-paced films, the camera plays a key role: it is often placed on the side of the person being observed and becomes a tool for recording moments that, despite being seemingly simple, reveal the emotional and social complexities of everyday and present life.