7.5
Movie
Directing
Mahdi Fleifel
- Born
- (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Credits
- 16 titles
Biography
Palestinian-Danish director Fleifel’s first feature-length documentary, A World Not Ours, won more than 30 awards at major festivals – including the Berlinale's Silver Bear. After taking part in the 2013 Cinéfondation in Cannes, Fleifel has directed several award-nominated short films: A Man Returned, A Drowning Man and I Signed the Petition.
His debut narrative feature, TO A LAND UNKNOWN, premiered in 2024 at Cannes' Directors' Fortnight to rave reviews. It has gone on to screen at over 100 festivals and winning more than 20 awards, most recently landing Fleifel a Gotham Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Director.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
8.0
Movie
A World Not Ours
4.6
Movie
A Drowning Man
6.0
Movie
I Signed the Petition
4.8
Movie
A Man Returned
4.6
Movie
Xenos
6.0
Movie
45th Parallel
2.0
Movie
3 Logical Exits
Movie
Kumbh
Movie
Suspended Time 'Zaman Muaalaq'
Movie
Arafat & I
Movie
The Male Gaze: Risk Appeal
Movie
20 Handshakes for Peace (Suspended Time)
Movie
Elefsina Notre Amour
Movie
4 Weeks
Acting credits 3
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Writer Film | |
| 2023 | 45th Parallel Film | The Private Ear |
| 2014 | A World Not Ours Film | (voice) |
Crew credits 15
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Writer Film | Director, Writer |
| 2025 | To a Land Unknown Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 2023 | The Male Gaze: Risk Appeal Film | Director |
| 2023 | Elefsina Notre Amour Film | Director |
| 2020 | 3 Logical Exits Film | Director, Writer |
| 2018 | I Signed the Petition Film | Camera Operator, Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2017 | A Drowning Man Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2017 | Kumbh Film | Producer |
| 2016 | A Man Returned Film | Producer, Director, Writer, Director of Photography |
| 2014 | A World Not Ours Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer, Director of Photography |
| 2014 | Suspended Time 'Zaman Muaalaq' Film | Director |
| 2013 | Xenos Film | Director, Director of Photography |
| 2013 | 20 Handshakes for Peace (Suspended Time) Film | Director |
| 2009 | 4 Weeks Film | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | Arafat & I Film | Director, Writer |