Mahdi Fleifel
Directing
Born: 1979-10-25 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Biography
Palestinian-Danish director Fleifel’s first feature-length documentary, A World Not Ours, won more than 30 awards at major festivals – including the Berlinale's Silver Bear. After taking part in the 2013 Cinéfondation in Cannes, Fleifel has directed several award-nominated short films: A Man Returned, A Drowning Man and I Signed the Petition. His debut narrative feature, TO A LAND UNKNOWN, premiered in 2024 at Cannes' Directors' Fortnight to rave reviews. It has gone on to screen at over 100 fe
🎬 Movies (15)
To a Land Unknown
2025
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45th Parallel
2023
The Private Ear
The Male Gaze: Risk Appeal
2023
Director
Elefsina Notre Amour
2023
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3 Logical Exits
2020
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I Signed the Petition
2018
Director
Kumbh
2017
Producer
A Drowning Man
2017
Director
A Man Returned
2016
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A World Not Ours
2014
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Suspended Time 'Zaman Muaalaq'
2014
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Xenos
2013
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20 Handshakes for Peace (Suspended Time)
2013
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4 Weeks
2009
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Arafat & I
2008
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