I Still Hide to Smoke
2017 | 87 min | Drama
Situated in Algiers, this hammam is a place of encounter for women. The fragile balance threatens to tip when a pregnant woman in distress seeks help.
Hiam Abbass
ActorThe Palestinian actress and director Hiam Abbass, born in 1960, is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker. For her leading role in the drama *Lemon Tree* (2008), she received the Ophir Award for Best Actress. She became known to a wide audience through her roles in high-profile series such as *Succession* as Marcia Roy and *Ramy* as Maysa Hassan. Her filmography also includes notable appearances in films like *The Visitor* (2007) and *Blade Runner 2049* (2017). In addition to her work as a performer, Abbass also works as a director; her feature film debut *Inheritance* premiered at the 2012 Venice Film Festival.
Films
In Vitro
By Larissa Sansour, Soren Lind
2019 | 28 min | Sci-Fi & Fantaisie
After an eco-disaster, the abandoned nuclear reactor under the biblical city of Bethlehem was transformed into a huge orchard.
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