
Ahmad Alive
Tracing Palestine History Through Good Films No. 4 ‘Attacks on Gaza Recorded by Citizen Journalists: 2008-09 & 2023-24’
With footage captured from his first-hand experience of the occupation in Palestine, Gazan vlogger Ahmad Ghunaim offers a raw and unfiltered portrayal of life in the aftermath of October 7th, 2023. In a time when foreign journalists are barred from entering Gaza, Ahmad Alive is a vital witness, revealing the realities of war through the lens of a civilian turned war correspondent. Armed only with his phone, Ahmad documents Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza, with bombs cascading from the sky, generations of homes reduced to rubble, and thousands of lives lost. Amidst unimaginable fear and destruction, Ahmad records his journey as a refugee, capturing moments of resilience, loss and survival. Through personal archives and mobile journalism, the film delivers an intimate, urgent perspective on the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Ahmad Alive stands as a testament to truth and resistance, offering a powerful insight into life under siege, and the enduring fight of a people refusing to be erased.
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