EDWARD SAID: THE LAST INTERVIEW + INTRO
MIKE DIBB, 2003, 206’

TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER | 18:30
BARBICAN CINEMA 3, Beech St, Barbican, London EC1Y 8AA

Coinciding with the reissue of Edward Said’s The Question of Palestine through Fitzcarraldo Editions, we present the full version of Mike Dibb’s celebrated extended conversation with the groundbreaking literary scholar

The film captures Said's thoughts on mortality, his illness, classical music, his favourite composers, and his seminal work on "Orientalism." Yet, it is his incisive critique of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the multiple exiles that shaped his life that stands out. Said's intellectual rigor and refusal to simplify complex issues make this a compelling and deeply insightful record.

Said's charisma remains undimmed, even as his illness takes its toll. His conversation covers a wide range of topics, from his early life and academic achievements to his disenchantment with the PLO and his critiques of the Oslo peace process. Despite the severity of his condition, Said’s vision for the future and his unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause are palpable.

Introduced by Isabella Hammad and presented in partnership with Fitzcarraldo Editions. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. 

Film courtesy of the artist. With thanks to Fitzcarraldo Editions.