The Sea

Plot

Khaled (12), a Palestinian boy is on his way to visit the sea for the first time in his life, at the checkpoint, the Israeli authorities deny his entry. Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a dangerous journey to the sea. Meanwhile, Ribhi, his father, is trying to trace his whereabouts, putting himself at risk of being arrested and losing his job.

About The Sea

The Sea (Arabic: البحر; Hebrew: הים) is a 2025 Israeli drama film written and directed by Shai Carmeli-Pollak. Starring Muhammad Gazawi as Khaled, it follows a 12-year-old Palestinian boy who tries to reach the Mediterranean Sea for the first time in his life. The film had its world premiere at the Jerusalem Film Festival on 21 July 2025. It won five Ophir Awards, including Best Film at the 2025 ceremony, and was selected as the Israeli entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.

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