Transit (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Transit is a notable film directed by Taysir Batniji, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. The video Transit by Taysir Batniji tackles the issues of borders. The Palestinian artist presents a silent slideshow, made up of photographic images, that he made clandestinely at border passages between Egypt and Gaza. The photographs of people waiting are alternated with black screens, metaphors for emptiness and the passing of time, reflecting the difficult and often impossible conditions of mobility for today’s Palestinians. The video addresses notions of travel and displacement as well as the situation of being between two cultures and identities.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Transit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Transit page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Transit (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Transit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Transit worth watching?
- Transit holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Transit released?
- Transit was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.