Palestinian schoolteacher Basem lives alone following the tragic death of his teenage son and the breakdown of his marriage. When one of his students is murdered, Basem and volunteer worker Lisa try to prevent the boy’s younger brother from seeking revenge. At the same time, Basem’s support for political resistance embroils him in a hostage situation involving an American soldier. Shot entirely in the West Bank, and featuring a commanding performance from renowned Palestinian actor Saleh Bakri (The Band’s Visit,The Blue Caftan) as Basem,this first feature from Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning British-Palestinian writer-director Farah Nabulsi is a gripping, authentic complex drama for our time
Director: Farah Nabulsi
Length 118 mins
Reviews
“Nabulsi brings together the personal and the political for her debut, which measures the pain of occupation through the perspective of Basem, a seemingly gentle middle-aged man …”-Screen International
“Adebut feature’s eye-opening dramatization of life in occupied Palestine.”- The Hollywood Reporter
Awards:
Winner – Audience Award: Narrative Feature,San Francisco International Film Festival 2024
Winner – Best International Film, Galway Film Fleadh 2024
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