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Edward Said: The Last Interview (PG*) + Intro 

London Palestine Film Festival

Edward Said laughs against a wall.

Coinciding with the reissue of Edward Said’s The Question of Palestine (Fitzcarraldo Editions), we present Mike Dibb’s celebrated extended conversation with the ground breaking literary scholar.

The film captures Said's thoughts on mortality, illness, classical music, his favourite composers, and his seminal work on "Orientalism." Yet, it is his incisive critique of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the multiple exiles that shaped his life that stands out. Said's intellectual rigor and refusal to simplify complex issues make this a compelling and deeply insightful record. 

Said's charisma remains undimmed, even as his illness takes its toll. His conversation with journalist Charles Glass (produced by D D Guttenplan, editor of The Nation) covers a wide range of topics, from his early life and academic achievements to his disenchantment with the PLO and his critiques of the Oslo peace process. Despite the severity of his condition, Said’s vision for the future and his unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause are palpable.  

UK 2003 Dir Mike Dibb 206 minutes 

Film courtesy of the artist 

Introduced by Isabella Hammad and presented in partnership with Fizcarraldo Editions. Copies of the book will be available to purchase.  

With thanks to Fitzcarraldo Editions 

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Edward Said: The Last Interview is not just a tribute to his life and work, but a vital document that underscores the importance of articulate and authoritative voices like Said’s in the ongoing discussion around Middle Eastern politics. 

This final interview is a powerful reminder of Said’s enduring influence and the intellectual legacy he leaves behind. 

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