A man with a grey beard looks up towards the sky intensely. Behind him is the sea and the sunset on the horizon.

I’m Glad You’re Dead Now

Dir. Tawfeek Barhom | France, Greece, Palestine

Synopsis

When their father dies, two brothers must return home to face their complicated past and find a way to move beyond their history. Palestinian actor Tawfeek Barhom makes his directorial debut starring alongside his real-life brother in this incredibly powerful tale of grief that won the Short Film Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 8: Drama.

Language Arabic

Run Time 13 minutes

Genres Family Affairs

Film Credits

Producers Tawfeek Barhom, Akis Polizos, Stylianos Kotionis, Alexandre Perrier
Screenwriter Tawfeek Barhom
Editor Lambis Charalambidis
Cinematographer Giorgos Valsamis
Principal Cast Tawfeek Barhom, Ashraf Barhom
Music Andy Shortwave