Mongabay’s Investigations Earn Global Recognition in 2025
January 1, 2026
A documentary tribute to Fatima Hassouna’s life, work, and legacy
A documentary chronicling the life and work of Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna has won a major documentary award at France’s 2026 Lumière Awards, bringing renewed international attention to her journalism and the circumstances of her death. Directed by Iranian-French filmmaker Sepideh Farsi, Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk portrays Hassouna’s reporting from Gaza and her determination to document civilian life under siege. The film had earlier been selected for screening at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, a recognition that elevated both the documentary and Hassouna’s work onto the global cultural stage. Hassouna was killed in an Israeli airstrike in April 2025, one day after the Cannes selection was announced, transforming the film into a powerful posthumous tribute. The Lumière Award underscores the enduring impact of her visual storytelling and the vital role journalists play in bearing witness, even at the cost of their lives.
To read the full story: https://tjcproject.org/documentary-on-palestinian-photojournalist-fatima-hassouna-wins-at-frances-lumiere-awards/