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Deep Dive: Bye Bye Tiberias (2024)

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Bye Bye Tiberias
Bye Bye Tiberias follows Hiam Abbass as she leaves her Palestinian village of Deir Hanna in the Lower Galilee, Israel, to pursue her dream of acting. The film captures her return to her village with her daughter, Lina Soualem, to reflect on her mother's choices and the influence of family. This personal narrative intertwines themes of identity and cultural heritage within the context of Palestinian life. Directed by Lina Soualem, the documentary is a co-production involving Palestine, Belgium, France, and Qatar. It had its world premiere at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2023, and is set for release in France on February 21, 2024. The film has received critical acclaim, including a 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and recognition at various film festivals.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Hiam Abbass, a Palestinian actress from Deir Hanna.
  • •Find out about family dynamics in Palestinian culture.
  • •See the film that won the DOXA Feature Documentary Award.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2023.
•It was nominated for Best Documentary at the 39th Independent Spirit Awards.
•Bye Bye Tiberias won the international DOXA Feature Documentary Award in 2024.
•The film is a co-production between four countries: Palestine, Belgium, France, and Qatar.

Perfect For

Palestinian cinemaActing and performanceDocumentary film enthusiasts