Mahdi Fleifel
Mahdi Fleifel is a Palestinian filmmaker known for his poignant storytelling that often explores themes of statelessness and exile. Born in Dubai in 1979 and raised in the Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon, Fleifel has gained international recognition for his documentaries, including 'A World Not Ours,' which portrays life in the camp through a personal lens. His work combines elements of documentary, fiction, and personal narrative, reflecting his deep connection to the stories of his friends and family. His first narrative feature, 'To a Land Unknown,' premiered at Cannes and addresses the struggles of Palestinian refugees in Europe, highlighting the complexities of their journey and the emotional burden of their experiences.
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Vers une terre inconnue is one of the festival's favorites.
Festival de Tétouan : une sélection officielle qui célèbre la diversité du cinéma méditerranéen
Morocco· 2025-10-17
Mahdi Fleifel chairs the jury for the short films.
ختام مبهر بالألعاب النارية لحفل افتتاح مهرجان الجونة السينمائي
Egypt· 2025-10-16
Mahdi Fleifel is chairing the jury for the short films.
عمرو منسى وزوجته وماريان خورى أول الحضور فى افتتاح مهرجان الجونةEgypt· 2025-10-16
Mahdi Fleifel is the director of the film A Uma Terra Desconhecida, which highlights the plight of Palestinians.
20 por cento das receitas do filme A Uma Terra Desconhecida doadas à Palestina | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-07-19Mahdi Fleifel is a Danish-Palestinian creator who has previously directed several short films, but his current work significantly surpasses them in terms of volume.
Index - Kultúr - Olyan film érkezett a mozikba, amit mindenkinek látnia kell egyszer
Hungary· 2025-07-18
The works of Mahdi Fleifel are part of the festival's program.
O que fazer? Terça é dia de curtas e Morricone | LazerPortugal· 2025-07-15
Mahdi Fleifel's film 'To a Land Unknown' received special jury recognition.
Festival international du film d'Amman : le film marocain '(Y)our Mother' sacré meilleur long métrage documentaireMorocco· 2025-07-12
Mahdi Fleifel is one of the filmmakers featured in the festival.
Palcos da semana: sonhos, renascimentos e a tradição do Alive | P2Portugal· 2025-07-06
Mahdi Fleifel is a Palestinian filmmaker showcasing his short films and documentaries at the festival.
Um Curtas Vila do Conde “sem tempo para desespero” | CinemaPortugal· 2025-06-19
Mahdi Fleifel is the Palestinian-Danish director of the film 'To a Land Unknown'.
Une immersion poignante dans l’exil – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-06-08
Mahdi Fleifel has always made films outside the established system.
De bliver mere og mere brutale. Men hvad skal de ellers gøre?
Denmark· 2025-06-05Mahdi Fleifel is a Palestinian-Danish filmmaker who shot his film 'In an Unknown Country' entirely in Athens, focusing on the refugee crisis.
Μαχντί Φλάιφελ: Στρέφοντας τον φακό στην αθέατη Αθήνα
Greece· 2025-03-25
Mahdi Fleifel is a film-maker known for his documentaries about Palestinian life and statelessness.
‘Getting a film made is a miracle. Getting a Palestinian film made is more than that’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-12
