Abdallah Al-Khatib
Abdallah Al-Khatib | |
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| عبد الله الخطيب | |
Al-Khatib in 2026 | |
| Born | 1989 (age 36–37) Yarmouk, Syria |
| Nationality | Palestinian-Syrian |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, screenwriter, human-rights activist |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Works | Chronicles from the Siege Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege |
| Awards | Best First Feature Award, 2026 Berlin International Film Festival |
Abdallah Al-Khatib (Arabic: عبد الله الخطيب) is a Palestinian-Syrian filmmaker, screenwriter and human-rights activist. He is best known for his films Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege and Chronicles from the Siege, both inspired by his experiences in the Yarmouk refugee camp of Damascus.
His work has explored war, displacement, and the lived experiences of civilians in conflict zones. In 2026, Chronicles from the Siege won the Best First Feature Award at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.