TIFF Lightbox 350 King St W, Toronto, Cinema 2

Bye Bye Tiberias

82 minutes
Lina Soualem
Documentary
2023
France, Belgium, Qatar, Palestine

SCREENING WITH: Deer’s Tooth

French, Arabic, English

Leaving her village to follow her dream of becoming an actress, Hiam Abbass also left behind her mother, grandmother and seven sisters. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to journey through the vanished places among the scattered memories of four generations of daring Palestinian women.

Featured Cast
Hiam Abbass, Um Ali, Nemat Abbass

Awards
Venice Film Festival – Giornate degli Autori 2023, 2023 Toronto Film Festival (North American Premiere) 2023 BFI London Film Festival (UK Premiere)

Learn More: Bye Bye Tiberias

Film Screening
Lightbox 350 King St W, Toronto, Cinema 1

The Teacher

115 minutes
Farah Nabulsi
Narrative
2023
UK, Palestine, Qatar

SCREENING WITH: A Short Film About Kids

The additional seats are now sold out. Please note the new start time and theatre space. We will release any additional tickets if they become available.

English

The Teacher is a gripping film that delves into the complex realities of life in occupied Palestine. Directed by Farah Nabulsi, the film tells the story of a dedicated teacher (Saleh Bakri) who strives to educate and inspire his students amidst the harsh and oppressive conditions of military occupation. As he navigates his committment to political resistance and the daily challenges faced by one of his students, and the possibility for a new love, the teacher becomes a symbol of resilience and hope. Through powerful storytelling and compelling performances, Nabulsi captures the indomitable spirit of those who continue to fight for justice and freedom.

Featured Cast
Saleh Bakri, Imogen Poots, Muhammad Abed Elrahman

Awards
Rotterdam Arab Film Festival 2024 - Winner Audience Award ; Brooklyn Film Festival 2024 - Winner Audience Award ; Galway Film Fleadh 2024 - Winner Best International Film ; San Francisco International Film Festival 2024 - Winner Audience Award

Learn More: The Teacher