Amal
אמל أَمَلْ
Synopsis
Amal (Hope) is a film co-directed by Arab and Jewish filmmakers and inspired by true events. Amal is a mother who sets out to rescue her son Samer from his preordained fate. When her son is involved with a shooting incident in the village, Amal acknowledges that if the warring clan is not stopped, her son will become the next victim. She fights with all her might for a “Sulha” (reconciliation). But the threat of chaos looms large, and Amal faces powerful forces that tear her apart and engulf the entire village. In the end, fate proves stronger, and Amal is swept into the bloodshed she has fought so hard to prevent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Jerusalem Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Ofek, Nahd Bashir
- Screenplay & Story
- Sharon Azulay Eyal
- Original Score
- Gal Lev
- Original Title
- אמל أَمَلْ
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Movie Plus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Ofek, Nahd Bashir
Sharon Azulay Eyal
Gal Lev
Gal Rosenbluth
David Mandil
Department Leadership Roster
David Ofek
Director
Nahd Bashir
Director
David Mandil
Producer
Sharon Azulay Eyal
Writer
Gal Rosenbluth
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Amal.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amal about?
Amal (Hope) is a film co-directed by Arab and Jewish filmmakers and inspired by true events. Amal is a mother who sets out to rescue her son Samer from his preordained fate. When her son is involved with a shooting incident in the village, Amal acknowledges that if the warring clan is not stopped, her son will become the next victim. She fights with all her might for a “Sulha” (reconciliation). But the threat of chaos looms large, and Amal faces powerful forces that tear her apart and engulf the entire village. In the end, fate proves stronger, and Amal is swept into the bloodshed she has fought so hard to prevent.
Who directed Amal?
Amal was directed by David Ofek, Nahd Bashir.
Who stars in Amal?
The principal cast of Amal includes Rebecca Esmeralda Telhami, Amjad Shawa, Jameel Khoury, Hisham Suliman, Yona Rozenkier.
When was Amal released and how long is it?
Amal was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Amal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amal was composed by Gal Lev.