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Upshot

2024 · 34 min
Directed by Maha Haj · Israel · Israeli and Palestinian Cinema
Short filmDrama

Cast

Mohammad Bakri Amer Hlehel Areen Omari

Credits

Written by: Maha Haj
Cinematography: Augustin Bonnet
Editing: Véronique Lange
Produced by: Hanna Atallah Ronza Kamel

Plot

Suleiman and Mona are a couple who lead a solitary life in which they care for animals and trees and have constant heated discussions about their children’s life choices. However, one day, their routine is disturbed when a stranger shows around, calling to mind a painful past.

Sinekatalog’s take

Upshot (2024) is a Palestinian short film directed by Maha Haj. It stars Mohammad Bakri, Amer Hlehel and Areen Omari. It runs 34 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (52 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.

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