Youssef El Deeb

It all begins with an intention to humanize the Palestinian.

As a filmmaker and producer with extensive experience in television and film production, I am embarking on the profound journey of adapting Ibrahim Nasrallah’s poetic fictional saga, “زمن الخيول البيضاء” (Time of White Horses) into a three-season television series.

This work is more than a historical saga. It is a vital piece of Palestinian identity and resilience, spanning generations of one family. It is a story that humanizes the complex and painful events that have shaped Palestine’s history, seen through the intimate lens of one family’s experience.

This project is not just about telling a story—it is about giving voice to the generations who have lived through suffering and triumph. By adapting this narrative into a television series, we aim to build bridges of empathy and understanding between cultures, allowing viewers across the globe to experience the Palestinian journey in a way that transcends politics and history books.

My Vision: Storytelling as Preservation

This adaptation of “Time of White Horses” is more than a television series—it is a movement to preserve Palestinian culture, history, and identity. Through the medium of fiction, we will reach audiences with a narrative that must not be forgotten. It is a testament to the power of storytelling to shape perspectives and create cultural connections.

My aim is to craft a production that captures the emotional depth, historical detail, and personal stories of this novel, unfolding in a way that grips the hearts of viewers, while also standing as a cultural artifact for generations to come.