Stripped of dignity Michael Jansen The author, a well-respected observer of Middle East affairs, has three books on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The author, a well-respected observer of Middle East affairs, has three books on the Arab-Israeli conflict. 8 hours ago In her debut as director, Farah Nabulsi has made a name for herself with her fourth semi-documentary film. In her debut as director, Farah Nabulsi has not only made a name for herself with her fourth semi-documentary film, “The Present,” but also has broken through the thick wall of silence surrounding Israel’s occupation of Palestinians in the West Bank. This makes “The Present,” just 24 minutes long, revolutionary as it not only won a Bafta but was also nominated for an Oscar.