Synopsis

‘The first Arab rapper’ Kareem lives with his parents in a crime-ridden ghetto in the city of Lyd, near Tel Aviv. Kareem is devastated when his father is killed in a car crash. The family tragedy brings him closer to his singer girlfriend, Manar, and motivates him to do something more with his life. When Kareem and his group finally get a chance to perform in a Tel Aviv hip-hop club, Kareem’s star potential is quickly noticed. Kareem and the group use music to express their tough life as Palestinian youth. However, they soon face a violent confrontation with Jewish rappers.

Director

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  • Udi Aloni
  • Israeli-American director and writer Udi Aloni explores the intersection of art, theory, and activism through his works. His films have been presented at major film festivals, including the Berlinale. Aloni’s visual art pieces have been exhibited at prestigious museums and galleries, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.