Renowned Palestinian Actor-Director Mohammad Bakri No More

Palestinian director and actor Mohammad Bakri has passed away at the age of 72. Bakri worked in both Arabic and Hebrew. His family announced his passing. Bakri gained fame for "Jenin, Jenin," a 2003 documentary he directed. Israel banned this documentary.

Actor and director Bakri also acted in the movie "All That’s Left Of You" in 2025. This movie is a drama based on the life of a Palestinian family. Actor-director Bakri’s two sons, Adam and Saleh Bakri (also actors), acted in the movie. The movie was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards.

Over the years, he has made several films that explore different aspects of the Palestinian people's experiences. He also acted in Hebrew, including working at Israel's National Theater in Tel Aviv. He appeared in several well-known Israeli films in the 1980s and 1990s. He studied at Tel Aviv University.

Bakri worked in both film and theater. His most famous one-man show, "The Pessoptimist," was based on the writings of Palestinian author Emil Habibi in 1986, focusing on the complexities and emotions of such a person.