
Laila’s Birthday
May 29—May 31, 2026
- Part of
- Urban Odysseys and
- BAM Film 2026
Directed by Rashid Masharawi (2008)
With
Mohammad Bakri, Areen Omari, Nour Zoubi
When government cuts force a judge (Mohammed Bakri) to make a career pivot, Abu Laila finds himself driving a taxi in the hectic streets of the West Bank. On the day of his daughter's birthday, his wife insists that he needs to be home early with a present and a cake. The proud ex-judge embarks on a sprawling urban odyssey plagued by gridlock, disorderly passengers, and the myriad plights affecting daily life under occupation.
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
72min
VENUE
FORMAT
DCP
LANGUAGE
In Arabic with English subtitles
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General Admission: $17
Members: $12
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