Mohammed, a young Palestinian, is desperately looking for a taxi to take him through an Israeli checkpoint. The driver, Farouk, discovers that Mohammed has already failed to cross the checkpoint. Trouble begins.

Film director and screenwriter. Born in Gaza in 1994. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Film Directing from Łódź Film School in Poland. His films, focusing on racial justice and socio-political life amid wars, have garnered awards at festivals including Ji.hlava (2020), IDFA (2023) and Clermont-Ferrand (2024). He raises awareness about collateral issues faced by innocent civilians in war, including national identity and unregistered children.

Mohammed Almughanni