Mlukhiye (2021)
” A powerful story of resilience and identity “
Tamer goes out on a blind date with a guy who catfished him. When he tries to escape, the guy threatens to expose his sexual identity. Trying not to get in trouble, he decides to come out by himself to his own family.
FILM FESTIVALS
Wicked Queer
Wicked Queer Boston Film Festival
OFFICIAL SELECTION
April 2022
SPE Media
SPE Media Festival, PHILADELPHIA, US – OFFICIAL SELECTION
March 2022
OMOVIES
OMOVIES Film Festival, NAPOLI
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Dec 2021
TLVFEST
TLVFEST 2021 – WORLDWIDE PREMIERE & OFFICIAL SELECTION
Nov 2021
Filmistin
Berlin, April 23, 2024
Bruxelles, April 10, 2024
Dedicated to addressing the issue of pinkwashing and showcasing Palestinian queer art and cinema to Delve into the concept of pinkwashing through Palestinian queer short films and discussions on identity, resistance, and solidarity.
pinkwashing & palestine
October 18th, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
The propaganda of an “LGBTI+ friendly Israel” is always accompanied, by contrast, by the representation of Arabs in general, and Palestinians in particular, as intolerant and retrograde towards the LGBTl+ community, and therefore unworthy of our solidarity.
“Pinkwashing” is thus another propaganda tactic at the disposal of the fascist State of Israel to facilitate the colonization and oppression of the Palestinians.
prize
Shulamit Aloni Prize for art
December 7th 2023″
“A powerful film created by a Palestinian filmmaker that bravely breaks the social taboo surrounding Palestinian LGBTQ+ rights.”
behind the scenes
SCREENINGS
“Mlukhiye” has been showcased at numerous events worldwide, highlighting its cultural and social significance.
FeelBeit
A short film screening for Jerusalem’s Palestinian artists amongst Q&A
Jerusalem, July 4, 2024
Dar Jacir
“Mlukhiye” was screened and discussed as part of the Identity of Palestinian cinema research for Dar Jacir
Bethlehem, June 8, 2024
Soho House
Palestinian Movie Night in SOHO House Jaffa
Jaffa, November 11, 2022
Bait Al Meem
Bait Al Meem
Haifa, July 19, 2022
EU House
Pride month event at the EU Ambassador in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, May 16, 2024
Jaffa Theatre
Hawiye Festival
Jaffa MAY 3-6, 2023
film festivals
Wicked Queer Boston Film Festival – April 2022
Official Selection
Tel Aviv University – March 8, 2022
OMOVIES FILM FESTIVAL, NAPOLI – OFFICIAL SELECTION
DEC 2021
SPE Media Festival, PHILADELPHIA, US – OFFICIAL SELECTION
MARCH 2022
TLVFEST 2021 – WORLDWIDE PREMIERE & OFFICIAL SELECTION
NOV 2021
