Lyd
“A story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world — what it once was, what it is now, and what it could have become.”
Synopsis
A sci-fi documentary that follows the rise and fall of Lyd — a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered when the State of Israel was established in 1948. As the film unfolds, a chorus of characters creates a tapestry of the Palestinian experience of this city and the trauma left by the massacre and expulsion.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Amman International Film Festival - 4th Edition
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rami Youniss, Sarah Ema Friedland
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Ema Friedland, Rami Youniss
- Original Score
- Haitam Bishara
- Original Title
- Lyd
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Icarus Films, Cocoon Films, Perinspire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rami Youniss, Sarah Ema Friedland
Sarah Ema Friedland, Rami Youniss
Haitam Bishara
Eyas Salman
Roger Waters, Fivel Rothberg, Rami Youniss, Sawsan Asfari
Department Leadership Roster
Fivel Rothberg
Producer
Rami Youniss
Producer
Rami Youniss
Director
Sarah Ema Friedland
Director
Sarah Ema Friedland
Writer
Eyas Salman
Editor
Rami Youniss
Writer
Sawsan Asfari
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lyd.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyd
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What is Lyd about?
A sci-fi documentary that follows the rise and fall of Lyd — a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered when the State of Israel was established in 1948. As the film unfolds, a chorus of characters creates a tapestry of the Palestinian experience of this city and the trauma left by the massacre and expulsion.
Who directed Lyd?
Lyd was directed by Rami Youniss, Sarah Ema Friedland.
Who stars in Lyd?
The principal cast of Lyd includes Maisa Abd Elhadi, Eissa Fanous, Jihad Baba, Anan Tarteer, Mahassen Tarteer.
When was Lyd released and how long is it?
Lyd was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Lyd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lyd was composed by Haitam Bishara.