Eid
Synopsis
Eid, a young man from Rahat with dreams of becoming a playwright, secretly writes a play based on the sexual assault he experienced as a child. He finds solace in a long-distance relationship with a married actress in Paris, but when his family arranges a marriage for him, his life takes an unexpected turn. Trapped between tradition and his own desires, Eid strikes a risky bargain with his new wife: a child in exchange for freedom. But when a trip to Paris to see his lover ends in disappointment, he must confront his past and find his own voice. Starring Shadi Mari (“Fauda”, “Our Boys”), who won an Israeli Academy Award for his role, this is the first feature film directed by a Bedouin filmmaker.
Credits
Director(s)
Yousef Abo Madegem
Producer(s)
Shlomi Elkabetz, Haggai Arad, Galit Cahlon, Elad Peleg
Script
Yuval Aharoni
Cinematography
Edan Sasson
Editor
Guy Nemesh
Cast
Shadi Mari, Hisham Suliman, Carlos Garzozy, Angham Khalil, Anat Hadid
Original Language
Arabic, English, Hebrew
Subtitles
Hebrew, Armenian
Sound Design
Neal Gibbs
Produced with the help of
Israel Cinema Project – The Rabinovich Foundation for the Arts, Gesher Film Fund, Mifal Hapais Council
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Best FilmJerusalem Film Festival -
WINNER
Best ActorIsraeli Academy Awards -
NOMINEE
8 CategoriesIsraeli Academy Awards
International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands, Official Selection, 2025
Jerusalem Film Festival, Israel, Official Competition
Reviews
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",Eid' excels in sensitivity, honesty, and a spark of mystery."
- Haaretz
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"'Eid' throws all the stereotypes out the window - and provides a rare glimpse into Bedouin society."
- Ynet
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"If this is what the first Bedouin film looks like, I can't wait for the ones that follow.
Breathes authenticity, woven with love and respect, yet tinged with the sharp bite of self-criticism."
- Haaretz
