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Saturday, 7 november, 1 pm
Assaf Machnes, Israel, Germany | 2026 | 1h 35m | in Arabic, German, Hebrew, and English, with English Subtitles
Nominated for Best Film and Best First Film, Berlin FF 2026; Winner, Best Actor, and
Nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress,
Israeli Film Academy
In Berlin’s lively nights, Hassan, a Palestinian Uber driver, carries partygoers across the city’s endless streets. When Amir, a young Israeli discovering himself far from home, keeps reappearing in his back seat, their late-night rides grow into an unexpected friendship.
Assaf Machnes The screenwriter and director is based in Berlin and Tel Aviv. His work was first presented at the Berlinale in 2017 when his short film Seven Minutes screened in the Generation section. His films have also been selected for festivals including the Venice Biennale, Locarno and BFI London and have won multiple awards. His series Gimel was broadcast on Arte and Ynet and has been streamed over a million times. He is currently developing new projects in the US and Germany.
