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Claire Naber Matalqa and Amin Matalqa lying side by side, their heads touching as they smile at the camera.

A love I keep returning to

FoundVideoAmin Matalqa

Amin Matalqa’s tribute to his wife, Claire Naber Matalqa (1978–2015). A film I return to every year, and through which I came to love two people I never met.

Years ago, I watched one of Amin Matalqa’s films and went looking for more of his work. That’s how I found this. I’ve kept coming back to it ever since.

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