For the nine Palestinians who share their stories in Who Is Still Alive, a darkened stage becomes a space for reflection on lives shaped by joy and hardship, as well as profound experiences of loss and grief. Set in the memories of a bygone life and filmed on a vast, empty soundstage, this experiment in documentary theatre captured on film unfolds with striking immediacy. It is every bit as engrossing and compelling as if it were shot in the streets and neighbourhoods of Gaza, suggested here in chalk on the stage. The powerful and sobering stories strip away the visual sensationalism of trauma, focusing instead on the humanity of those living through the continuing genocide. By offering nothing but words, Who Is Still Alive compels us to listen to the voices that have witnessed war and genocide. Aisha Jamal