Source: United Nations (video statements)
On 4 February 2026, on the UN International Day of Human Fraternity, the UN Movie Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council is honoured to present a special conversation with filmmaker Cherien Dabis, director of the Oscar-shortlisted feature film – ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU – Jordan’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Academy Awards.
ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU is a sweeping intergenerational epic that spans over 70 years of Palestinian history. rough the story of one family—led by a patriarch and his descendants—the film illustrates what has been called the "continuous Nakba" (catastrophe) and traces the evolution of Palestinian resistance and identity. The film meticulously chronicles four primary historic periods: the 1948 Nakba, life under occupation in the 1970s, the First Intifada in 1988, and the contemporary era ending in 2022. One of the film’s central questions asks: is it possible to heal? ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU was intended to honor Palestinian healing and explore how trauma and memory are inherited across generations.
The International Day of Human Fraternity reminds us that we belong to one human family: diverse in culture and belief, equal in dignity, and stronger when we choose respect over suspicion. At a time of growing tensions and polarization, human fraternity is not only an ideal; it is a practical commitment to live together peacefully and to protect the rights and dignity of every person. ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU powerfully embodies these principles through cinema. In a world where cinema often focuses on conflict and division, ALL THAT’S LEFT OF YOU is deeply rooted in love, kindness, generosity, and peace. At its heart, the film also explores one of humanity’s most profound acts of generosity—organ donation—through an intimate lens that challenges audiences to consider questions of identity, legacy, and connection that transcend borders.
On this occasion, the event will be opened with remarks delivered by H.E. Ms. Feda M. Abdelhady, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations. The United Nations is dedicated to humanitarian support, human dignity, and international cooperation—and this film speaks directly to these shared values. As the UN observance emphasizes, human fraternity is grounded in the recognition that people of all backgrounds make valuable contributions to humanity, and that mutual understanding can deepen through dialogue and storytelling.
Movies hold the unique power to promote universal ideals, principles, and values so deeply enshrined by the United Nations, including peace, development, respect for human rights, cultural appreciation, the dignity of the human person, and equal rights for all. Founded at the United Nations Headquarters by Brenda Vongova, the UN Movie Society is committed to championing the goals and values of the United Nations through the universal language of motion pictures.