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TIFF65: Greek Premiere

Four interconnected characters share their unique realities, highlighting the complexities between genders, generations, and cultures. Rami, a Palestinian from Haifa, is dealing with his Jewish girlfriend’s sudden change of heart about her planned abortion. His mother, Hanan, is facing a financial crisis and becomes entangled in complications while seeking compensation for her daughter’s Fifi accident. Miri is forced to confront her daughter’s depression while also working to undermine her sister’s pregnancy with Rami. Fifi grapples with the guilt of hiding a secret that risks her family’s reputation and her burgeoning relationship with Dr. Walid.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Scandar Copti

Script: Scandar Copti

Cinematography: Tim Kuhn

Editing: Scandar Copti

Sound: Dan Johnson, Joe De-vine

Music: Pascal Lemercier

Actors: Manar Shehab, Wafaa Aoun, Meirav Memoresky, Toufic Danial

Production: Fresco Films, Red Balloon Film

Producers: Tony Copti, Jiries Copti, Dorothe Beinemeier

Co-production: Tessalit Productions, Intramovies

Co-producers: Jean Brehat, Marco Valerio Fusco, Micaela Fusco

Production Design: Stella Rossié

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: Palestine, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 123'

Contact: Indie Sales

Awards/Distinctions: Best Screenplay – Venice FF 2024

Scandar Copti

Scandar Copti is a Palestinian filmmaker and visual artist from Yafa. Renowned for his unique approach to working with non-actors, he teaches this technique at NYU Abu Dhabi and internationally. His work draws on personal experiences and broader societal and political narratives, offering a nuanced perspective on the Palestinian minority in Israel. Copti’s debut feature film, Ajami, co-directed with Yaron Shani, received the Camera d’Or Special Mention at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards. He is also the recipient of the Sutherland Trophy.