Hamdan Ballal

Filmmaker, Photographer, Farmer, Human Rights Activist

Palestinian Village Susya, Hebron, West Bank

Quick Info

ProfessionFilmmaker, Photographer, Farmer, Human Rights Activist
NationalityPalestinian
BirthplaceVillage Susya, Hebron, West Bank
Date of Birth01/01/1989
Age37 years

Latest News about Hamdan Ballal

24/03/2025

Hamdan Ballal was brutally attacked by a group of 10-20 masked Israeli settlers armed with stones, sticks, and knives at his home in Susya village shortly after breaking his Ramadan fast. The settlers beat him severely, causing injuries to his head and stomach, while Israeli soldiers stood by and later detained him along with two other Palestinians. He was blindfolded, denied proper medical care, and held overnight on the floor of a military base in freezing conditions before being released the next day.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameHamdan Ballal Al-Huraini
Other NameHamdan Mo Balal
Known forBeing one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film 'No Other Land' (2024)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorBlack (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolYata Secondary School for Boys
College/UniversityAl-Quds Open University, Palestine

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SiblingsSuleiman Ballal (plumber), Issa Abu Al-Sakhr, Abu Muhammad Nimr Ballal
SpouseLamia Ballal
ChildrenSon - 1

Career

DebutFilm (as a film director): No Other Land (2024)
Awards
  • Best Director Award at International Documentary Association (2024)
  • Panorama Audience Award at 74th Berlin International Film Festival (2024)
  • Berlinale Documentary Award at 74th Berlin International Film Festival (2024)
  • Best Documentary Feature at 97th Academy Awards (2025)
  • Best Documentary at 78th British Academy Film Awards (2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Started his career as a photographer and human rights activist after completing formal education.
2. Part of the 'Humans of Masafer Yatta' group, which shares stories from Palestinian areas in the southern West Bank.
3. Worked as a field researcher for various human rights organizations, documenting events related to the Israeli occupation.
4. Faced threats as a Palestinian farmer from Israeli settlers who attempted to claim his land.
5. Directed and released the documentary 'No Other Land' in 2024, which highlights the struggles of Palestinians amid violence and settlements.
6. His co-director, Basel Adra, suffered an attack from Israeli settlers in February 2025, potentially as a response to their film.
7. Documented human rights abuses in the West Bank, advocating for action against injustices faced by his community.
8. Suffered an attack by Israeli settlers in March 2025 at his home, which led to his detention by Israeli forces.
9. Co-founded the 'Humans of Masafer Yatta' storytelling project.
10. Volunteered as a field researcher for B'Tselem.
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