Tag: Middle Eastern film
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Mohammad Bakri: Remembering the Palestinian Actor and Filmmaker Behind Jenin, Jenin
Tribute to a Pioneering Palestinian Artist The death of Mohammad Bakri, a prominent Palestinian actor and filmmaker, marks the end of a storied career that bridged political storytelling and intense performances. Bakri, who gained international recognition for his role in Showtime’s Homeland during its 2020 run, was also the director of the controversial 2003 documentary…
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Mohammad Bakri, Palestinian Actor and Jenin, Jenin Director, Dies at 86
Obituary: Mohammad Bakri Passes Away at 86 Prominent Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri, whose career spanned decades and crossed borders into international television and cinema, has died. He passed away on December 24 after complications related to heart and lung issues at a hospital in the region. His death marks the loss of a…