Eid

Eid

2024 · 12 min · Drama

“Eid” follows two Palestinian women who are unable to visit their son’s graves Eid explores the impact of borders and restrictive laws on fundamental human rights, focusing on the right to grieve. The film is inspired by the true story of Abdelaziz Ibrahim, an artist for the Palestinian Liberation Organization, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Tunisia.

Directed by Rame Ibrahim · Written by Rame Ibrahim

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