Cast: Saleh Bakri

Direction Maryam Touzani

Cast Saleh Bakri · Lubna Azabal · Ayoub Messioui

Synopsis The Blue Caftan (2022) follows the story of Halim and Mina, a couple who manage a classic caftan shop in the historic medina of Morocco. To meet the needs of their discerning clientele, they bring on a skilled young apprentice....

Direction Farah Nabulsi

Cast Saleh Bakri · Mariam Kanj · Mariam Basha

Synopsis The Present (S) (2020) follows Yusef and his young daughter as they embark on a journey through the West Bank to purchase a special gift for his wife on their wedding anniversary. Navigating through a landscape marked by the presence...

Direction Eran Kolirin

Cast Saleh Bakri · Ronit Elkabetz · Sasson Gabai · Uri Gavriel

Synopsis The Band's Visit (2007) follows the journey of an Egyptian police band who, after a mix-up, find themselves stranded in a remote Israeli town. Originally scheduled to perform at an initiation ceremony, the group encounters a series of mishaps that...

Direction Elia Suleiman

Cast Saleh Bakri · Yasmine Haj · Leila Muammar · Elia Suleiman

Synopsis The Time That Remains (2009) is a semi-autobiographical cinematic journey, divided into four historical segments, chronicling the life of a family—my family—from 1948 to the present day. This film draws inspiration from my father's diaries, which detail his experiences as...

Direction Annemarie Jacir

Cast Saleh Bakri · Mohammed Bakri · Maria Zreik

Synopsis Wajib (2017) centers around Abu Shadi, a divorced father and schoolteacher in his mid-sixties, residing in Nazareth. His daughter's upcoming wedding brings his estranged son, an architect living in Rome, back home to assist with preparations. According to local Palestinian...

Direction Annemarie Jacir

Cast Mahmoud Asfa · Ruba Blal · Saleh Bakri · Anas Algaralleh

Direction Mounia Akl

Cast Nadine Labaki · Yumna Marwan · Saleh Bakri · Nadia Chancel

Synopsis Costa Brava, Lebanon (2021) follows a couple who choose to escape the hazardous pollution of their hometown, Beirut, with the dream of creating an idyllic life in a spotless mountain home.

Direction Annemarie Jacir

Cast Suheir Hammad · Saleh Bakri · Riyad Ideis · Walid Abdul Salam

Synopsis Salt of This Sea (2008) follows the journey of Soraya, a New York-born woman of Palestinian descent, as she navigates the complexities of life in the occupied Palestinian territories. Driven by a lifelong dream to connect with her ancestral roots,...

Direction Rakan Mayasi

Cast Raya Meddine · Saleh Bakri

Synopsis Bonboné (S) (2017) follows the journey of a Palestinian couple who, facing the challenge of restricted visits due to the husband's detention in an Israeli prison, explore an unconventional method to start a family. The film delves into the emotional...

Direction Majid Al Ansari

Cast Omar Abdulhamid · Abdalla Bu Abed · Ahd Kamel · Ali Al-Jabri

Synopsis Rattle the Cage (2015) follows Talal, portrayed by Saleh Bakri, as he is confined within a prison cell known as "Zinzana" in an isolated police station. Haunted by memories of his cherished ex-wife and son, Talal awaits his destiny while...

Direction Fabio Grassadonia · Antonio Piazza

Cast Saleh Bakri · Luigi Lo Cascio · Sara Serraiocco · Giuditta Perriera

Synopsis Salvo (2013) follows the journey of a skilled enforcer and assassin working for a powerful crime lord. After successfully thwarting an assassination attempt on his boss, the protagonist embarks on a mission to track down the mastermind behind the plot....

Direction Afef Ben Mahmoud · Khalil Benkirane

Cast Abdallah Badis · Saleh Bakri · Afef Ben Mahmoud · Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Synopsis Backstage (2023) follows Aida, a talented dancer in a Tunisian contemporary dance group, as they embark on a tour through Morocco. During a performance in a remote town in the Middle Atlas, Aida's actions spark a dramatic turn of events....

Direction Michel Kammoun

Cast Saleh Bakri · Said Serhan · Fadi Abi Samra · Rita Hayek

Synopsis Beirut Hold'em (2022) follows the journey of a middle-aged gambler who is trying to piece his life back together after spending several years behind bars. The story delves into his efforts to navigate the challenges of his newfound freedom and...

Direction Firas Khoury

Cast Mahmood Bakri · Sereen Khass · Saleh Bakri · Mohammad Karaki

Synopsis Alam (2022) follows the journey of Tamer, a Palestinian teenager navigating life in Israel. Alongside his friends, Tamer enjoys a typical high school experience until the enchanting Maysaa’ enters their world. In an attempt to win her affection, Tamer finds...

Direction Farah Nabulsi

Cast Saleh Bakri · Imogen Poots · Stanley Townsend · Muhammad Abed Elrahman

Synopsis The Teacher (2023) follows the journey of a dedicated Palestinian educator who finds himself at a crossroads. Balancing his clandestine involvement in political activism with the potential for a new romantic connection with Lisa, a volunteer worker, and his emotional...

Direction Rani Massalha

Cast Saleh Bakri · Roschdy Zem · Ahmad Bayatra · Mohammed Bakri

Synopsis Giraffada (2013) follows the journey of a resilient 10-year-old Palestinian boy residing in the West Bank. After a devastating air strike claims the life of a beloved giraffe's mate, the young protagonist embarks on a daring and emotionally charged mission...

Direction Julie Delpy

Cast Julie Delpy · Sophia Ally · Gemma Arterton · Richard Armitage

Synopsis My Zoe (2019) follows the emotional journey of a recently divorced woman who must navigate the complexities of parenthood and loss. After a sudden and devastating event, she becomes determined to safeguard her daughter from further harm, leading her down...

Direction Brandt Andersen

Cast Yasmine Al Masri · Yahya Mahayni · Omar Sy · Ziad Bakri

Synopsis The Strangers' Case (2024) follows the aftermath of a devastating tragedy that befalls a Syrian family in Aleppo. This pivotal event sets off a sequence of interconnected stories, weaving together the lives of five distinct families across four different nations....

Direction Cherien Dabis

Cast Cherien Dabis · Saleh Bakri · Adam Bakri · Mohammed Bakri

Synopsis All That's Left of You (2025) delves into the life of a Palestinian teenager who stands up to Israeli soldiers during a West Bank demonstration. The narrative unfolds through the lens of his mother, who reflects on the chain of...

Direction Mohamed Diab

Cast Ali Suliman · Samira Al Aseer · Seba Mubarak · Saleh Bakri

Synopsis Amira (2021) follows the life of a 17-year-old Palestinian girl named Amira, who was brought into the world through the unconventional means of her father Nawar's smuggled sperm, as he was incarcerated at the time. Despite the physical distance, Nawar...