From Gaza to Cannes... a tragic end for the photographer Fatima Hassouna.

In a heartbreaking moment that shook the artistic and media circles, Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna (25 years old) was killed in a shelling that targeted her family's home in the Tuffah neighborhood east of Gaza City, in a tragedy that claimed her life and the lives of her siblings. This young woman, who dedicated her lens to capturing the daily life details in Gaza, will soon have her story showcased on screens worldwide through a documentary film premiering for the first time at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival from May 13 to 24. The film titled "Place Your Soul on Your Palm and Walk" directed by Iranian Sepideh Farsi, portrays Fatima's life as a symbol of human resilience and determination amidst the horrors of war. The film was selected by the Independent Cinema Association (ACID) to participate in the festival events, but news of the main protagonist's death came the day after this announcement, intensifying the shock that swept through the festival corridors. Cannes Festival issued a statement expressing deep sorrow for this loss, praising Fatima's courage in using the camera as a weapon to narrate the truth despite the constant danger. The statement highlighted that Fatima held onto her journalistic mission until the very last moment, becoming a witness to Gaza's reality in 2025 before becoming one of the victims of escalating violence. Director Sepideh Farsi mourned her with touching words, stating that Fatima used to convey daily life details through video calls during the film's production, and called for justice for her and all the innocent victims who fell in Gaza. Reporters Without Borders also condemned the incident, adding Fatima's name to a list of nearly 200 journalists who lost their lives in the past eighteen months. Fatima Hassouna's story did not end with her death, but rather marked the beginning of a new phase of presence, not only through the film that will immortalize her memory but as a human and professional symbol of resilience and courage in the face of danger, another symbol of Gaza's ongoing suffering yet unwavering storytelling.