Leila Khaled: Hijacker Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

Leila Khaled: Hijacker Ending Explained: Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. Directed by Lina Makboul, this 2005 documentary film stars Leila Khaled (Self), alongside Uri Bar Lev as Self, Moshe Dayan as Self (archive footage), Golda Meir as Self (archive footage). With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Leila Khaled: Hijacker?

Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Through the ensuing media bombardment, she put the Palestinian nation on the global map. The pretty 24-year-old Leila became a hero to many Palestinians, including the Swedish/Palestinian teenager Lina Makboul, who is now a filmmaker. At least Leila dared to do something, Lina thought at the time. She visits Leila 35 years later with a camera, and finds a woman who does not regret anything.

Lina Makboul's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Leila Khaled (Self)'s journey. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

How Does Leila Khaled (Self)'s Story End?

Leila Khaled: Leila Khaled's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Uri Bar Lev (Self): Uri Bar Lev's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Moshe Dayan (Self (archive footage)): Moshe Dayan's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Leila Khaled: Hijacker Mean?

Leila Khaled: Hijacker's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Leila Khaled may feel rushed. Lina Makboul's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.