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Palimpsest: The Story of a Name

20261h 48mMary Stephen

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Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.

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What is Palimpsest: The Story of a Name (2026) about?

Veteran filmmaker Mary Stephen digs into her own family past to uncover the long-hidden origins of her Western surname, revealing a story of culture shock, colonialism, and contested remembrance.

Who stars in Palimpsest: The Story of a Name?

Palimpsest: The Story of a Name stars Mary Stephen (Self). The film was directed by Mary Stephen.

How long is Palimpsest: The Story of a Name?

Palimpsest: The Story of a Name has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

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