Yesterday the Eye Didn't Sleep (2026)
- Original title
- البارح العين ما نامت
- Directed by
- Rakan Mayasi
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- Palestine, Lebanon, Belgium
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A Palestinian family deals with the aftermath of a tragedy that changed their lives. The story follows Rim, Jawaher, and Yasser Al Mawla as they navigate grief and daily existence.
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What happens
Yesterday the Eye Didn't Sleep (Arabic: البارح العين ما نامت) is a 2026 drama film directed and produced by Rakan Mayasi, in his directorial debut. It stars Rim, Jawaher, and Yasser Al Mawla. It is an international co-production of Belgium, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May, where it was nominated for the Caméra d'Or. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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