Amal

Amal (2026)

אמל أَمَلْ

0.0 2026 94 min —

Director: David Ofek

Cast: Rebecca Esmeralda Telhami, Amjad Shawa, Jameel Khoury, Hisham Suliman, Yona Rozenkier

Did you know? The film "Amal" is notable for being co-directed by an Arab filmmaker and a Jewish filmmaker, reflecting its themes of reconciliation by bringing together creators from the very communities often in conflict.
Why Watch: A gripping, gut-wrenching true story, "Amal" is a must-watch for its raw portrayal of a mother’s desperate fight against tribal vengeance in the Middle East. Co-directed by Arab and Jewish filmmakers, this film transcends politics to deliver a universal, heart-pounding thriller about love, fate, and the terrifying cost of violence. If you crave powerful, socially relevant cinema that stays with you long after the credits roll, don't miss this hidden gem.

A gripping drama inspired by true events, *Amal (Hope)* follows a mother’s desperate fight to save her son from a violent destiny. Co-directed by Arab and Jewish filmmakers, the story centers on Amal, whose world shatters when her son Samer becomes entangled in a village shooting. Realizing the cycle of vengeance will claim him next, she throws herself into a relentless campaign for a “Sulha”—a path to reconciliation. But as tensions spiral and powerful factions close in, the fragile peace she fights for begins to crumble. In a devastating twist, fate overrides her efforts, pulling Amal into the very bloodshed she risked everything to stop.

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