Dorra Zarrouk
Egypt, Saudi Arabia

About the Film
A Palestinian family, uprooted from Gaza after the October 7, 2023 war, faces loss, resilience, and hope while dreaming of returning to a homeland torn apart by devastation and exile. Through intimate portraits of memory and endurance, the film captures the fragile balance between despair and the will to live.

Year: 2024
Runtime: 79 minutes
Director: Dorra Zarrouk

Dorra Zarrouk is a Tunisian-Egyptian actress with a master’s degree in Political Science from Saint Joseph University in Beirut. She has starred in over 20 feature films and 40 television series, alongside notable stage performances. A frequent jury member at international festivals, The Life That Remains marks her directorial debut.