Palestinian Film 'To a Land Unknown' to Screen at Berlin’s ALFILM Fest
The film, which follows a Palestinian refugee’s struggle in Athens, will feature in the 16th edition of Berlin’s Arab Film Festival.
Palestinian filmmaker Mahdi Fleifel’s latest feature, 'To a Land Unknown', will be screened at the 16th edition of ALFILM, Berlin’s Arab Film Festival, running from April 23rd to April 30th, 2025. The film, which has garnered critical acclaim since its debut, explores themes of displacement, survival, and the lengths one man will go to seek justice.
Set in Athens, 'To a Land Unknown' follows a Palestinian refugee who, after being scammed by a smuggler, embarks on a relentless quest for revenge. The film stars Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbagh, and Angeliki Papoulia, and is directed by Mahdi Fleifel, a Dubai-born Palestinian-Danish filmmaker whose work has earned BAFTA and Palme d’Or nominations.
The film premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Directors’ Fortnight section. It has since won multiple awards, including the Fischer Audience Award at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival and the Silver Yusr Prize at the Red Sea Film Festival.
