Cast: Hiam Abbass

Direction Jesse Armstrong · Adam McKay · Mark Mylod · Andrij Parekh

Cast Brian Cox · Jeremy Strong · Sarah Snook · Kieran Culkin

Synopsis Succession (TV Series) (2018) is a gripping drama that delves into the lives of the Roy family, who control the vast media empire Waystar Royco. The narrative unfolds as the family patriarch, Logan Roy, faces health challenges, prompting his four...

Direction Peter Kosminsky

Cast Claire Foy · Christian Cooke · Itay Tiran · Katharina Schüttler

Synopsis The Promise (TV Miniseries) (2011) follows the journey of a young British woman who travels to Israel and Palestine, meticulously retracing the footsteps of her grandfather. Her exploration is guided by his diary, a poignant record of his experiences in...

Direction Hany Abu-Assad

Cast Kais Nashif · Ali Suliman · Lubna Azabal · Amer Hlehel

Synopsis Paradise Now (2005) follows the intense 24-hour journey of two close Palestinian friends, Khaled and Said, who are tasked with executing a suicide bombing mission in Tel Aviv. After spending their final evening with their families, unable to reveal their...

Direction Tom McCarthy

Cast Richard Jenkins · Hiam Abbass · Haaz Sleiman · Danai Gurira

Synopsis The Visitor (2007) follows the story of Walter Vale, a disheartened economics professor from Connecticut, portrayed by Richard Jenkins. In this poignant narrative, Walter's life takes an unexpected turn during a trip to New York City for a conference. Upon...

Direction Lina Soualem

Cast Hiam Abbass

Synopsis Bye Bye Tiberias (2023) follows the journey of Hiam Abbass, an actress who left her Palestinian village years ago to pursue a career in France. The documentary captures her return home with her daughter, offering an intimate look into the...

Direction Eran Riklis

Cast Hiam Abbass · Ali Suliman · Rona Lipaz-Michael · Doron Tavory

Synopsis Etz Limon (Lemon Tree) (2008) is a poignant drama inspired by a true account of a Palestinian widow who faces a formidable challenge when a new Israeli Defense Minister settles adjacent to her property, endangering her cherished lemon orchard. The...

Direction Rayhana Obermeyer

Cast Hiam Abbass · Fadila Belkebla · Nassima Benchicou · Biyouna

Synopsis I Still Hide to Smoke (2016) centers around Fatima, a 50-year-old woman who manages a women-only hammam, a traditional Turkish bathhouse. This sanctuary serves as a haven for women, where they can escape the pressures of daily life. The narrative...

Direction Radu Mihaileanu

Cast Hafsia Herzi · Leïla Bekhti · Sabrina Ouazani · Malek Akhmiss

Synopsis The Source (2011) unfolds in contemporary times within a modest village nestled between North Africa and the Middle East. The women of the village endure the scorching sun as they journey to a mountaintop spring to collect water, a task...

Direction Jean Becker

Cast Daniel Auteuil · Jean-Pierre Darroussin · Fanny Cottençon · Alexia Barlier

Direction Denis Villeneuve

Cast Ryan Gosling · Harrison Ford · Ana de Armas · Jared Leto

Synopsis Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is set three decades after the original film's events, focusing on LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner who stumbles upon a hidden truth that could destabilize the remnants of society. This revelation propels...

Direction Ramy Youssef · Ari Katcher · Ryan Welch · Cherien Dabis

Cast Ramy Youssef · Mo Amer · Hiam Abbass · Mahershala Ali

Synopsis Ramy (TV Series) (2019) follows the life of Ramy Hassan, a first-generation American Muslim navigating the complexities of his dual identity. Set against the backdrop of a traditional Egyptian community and the modern millennial culture, the series delves into Ramy's...

Direction Eran Riklis

Cast Hiam Abbass · Makram Khoury · Clara Khoury · Ashraf Barhom

Synopsis The Syrian Bride (2004) follows Mona, a young woman whose wedding day is marked by profound sadness. She is acutely aware that her journey across the border from Israel to Syria to marry her fiancé will result in her permanent...

Direction Thierry Binisti

Cast Agathe Bonitzer · Mahmud Shalaby · Hiam Abbass

Synopsis A Bottle in the Gaza Sea (2011) follows the story of Tai, a 17-year-old Israeli girl living in Jerusalem, and Naim, a 20-year-old Palestinian residing in Gaza. Born into a region marked by conflict and loss, they navigate a world...

Direction Philippe Van Leeuw

Cast Hiam Abbass · Diamand Bou Abboud · Juliette Navis · Mohsen Abbas

Synopsis In Syria (2017) follows the harrowing journey of Oum Yazan, a mother of three, who transforms her apartment into a sanctuary for her family and neighbors amidst the chaos of a besieged city. As bombs loom overhead, snipers patrol the...

Direction Costa-Gavras

Cast Denis Podalydès · Kad Merad · Marilyne Canto · Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis Last Breath (2024) follows a profound exchange between Dr. Augustin Masset and renowned author Fabrice Toussaint as they delve into the complexities of life and mortality. Throughout a series of intense and transformative encounters, Dr. Masset acts as a guide,...

Direction Zal Batmanglij · Brit Marling · Anna Rose Holmer · Andrew Haigh

Cast Brit Marling · Emory Cohen · Jason Isaacs · Patrick Gibson

Synopsis The OA (TV Series) (2016) follows the enigmatic journey of Prairie Johnson, a young woman who vanished for seven years and returned with her sight miraculously restored. The narrative unfolds as Prairie, now in her twenties, reintegrates into her hometown,...

Direction Antoine Chevrollier

Cast Sayyid El Alami · Hiam Abbass · Kad Merad · Thierry Godard

Synopsis Oussekine (TV Miniseries) (2022) delves into the tragic occurrences of December 5, 1986, which resulted in the fatality of Malik Oussekine, an event that has not been the focus of any previous series. The narrative revolves around the family's relentless...

Direction Julien Abraham

Cast MHD · Darren Muselet · Aïssa Maiga · Jalil Lespert

Synopsis Bro (2019) follows the journey of Teddy, a young man with no criminal past, who finds himself in a dire situation. After attempting to shield his younger brother from their abusive father, Teddy is falsely accused of patricide and is...

Direction Cherien Dabis

Cast Nisreen Faour · Melkar Muallem · Hiam Abbass · Alia Shawkat

Synopsis Amreeka (2009) follows the journey of Mouna, a resilient and hopeful Palestinian woman who is navigating life as a single mother in the challenging environment of the occupied territories. Seeking a better future, Mouna and her teenage son, Fadi, embark...

Direction Laïla Marrakchi

Cast Hiam Abbass · Nadine Labaki · Lubna Azabal · Morjana Alaoui