A Palestinian projectionist embarks on a journey through the West Bank, seeking parts to restore an old movie theater's projector when a German NGO arrives to renovate it, clinging to hopes of reclaiming his former position.

Cast & Crew
Producers: May Odeh, Thomas Kaske, Alex Bakri
Director: Alex Bakri
Script: Alex Bakri
Director of Photography: Alex Bakri
Music: Thomas Maos, Sandi Strmljan
Sound: Yehya Breshe, Gábor Ripli
Editing: Alex Bakri
Cast: Hussein Darby
Production: Odeh Films, Mayana Films, Kaske Film

Awards
Shadi Abdel Salam Award, Cairo IFF, 2025; Special Mention, Malmö Arab FF, 2026, Honorable Mention, Neisse FF, 2026

Alex Bakri
Alex Bakri is a Palestinian filmmaker active in various fields including cinematography, acting, and editing. Over the past decade, he has worked extensively as an editor on numerous feature documentaries such as the Academy Award–nominated Of Fathers and Sons (2017). In addition, he has served as cinematographer on several short films. As an actor, he appeared in Eran Kolirin’s Let It Be Morning (2021) and Elia Suleiman’s The Time That Remains (2009). Habibi Hussein is his first feature-length documentary as a director.

Filmography
Ajameyoun (short, 2007), Habibi Hussein (doc., 2025).