على الطريق مرة أخرى, On the road again

In a stifling space between the walls of a refugee camp and the occupation’s barriers, Khaled and his friend Ali embark on a symbolic journey that transcends physical boundaries and opens the doors of imagination. The film explores the impact of occupation on individual memory through a visual experience that embodies the lived reality of Palestinian refugees, reflecting on the idea of freedom as an internal act. On the road again, Khaled faces challenges and events that alter the course of his thoughts.

Mahmoud Hamdan is a Palestinian filmmaker and refugee from the city of Jaffa. He graduated from Dar Al-Kalima University with a Bachelor’s degree in Film Production. His work spans roles such as assistant director and lighting (Gaffer & Key Grip) on several narrative, documentary, and experimental films, in addition to his participation in several art and video art projects. His experimental film “FOR YOU – 2022” won the award for Best Experimental Film at the 3rd edition of the Refugee Film Festival in 2022. In 2024, he produced his first short narrative film titled “FI ALWASAT”, which was screened at several festivals and in multiple countries around the world.He recently completed his second short narrative film, “ON THE ROAD AGAIN – 2026”, which is currently in the distribution phase. He is now writing his third short narrative film, “THE DEAD DO NOT CRY”, and is also in the process of writing the screenplay for his first feature-length narrative film.