To kick off this 36th edition of the festival, which runs from 8 to 13 July, we invite you to join us on Tuesday 8 July at 9pm, in the exceptional setting of the Théâtre Silvain! Preview screening of Kontinental ‘25 in the presence of Radu Jude and Eszter Tompa. Free admission.

For its 36th edition, FIDMarseille remains true to its mission: to spotlight independent cinema that is attentive to the echoes of the contemporary world and to the stories that reveal its fractures, both intimate and collective.

To kick off this 36th edition of the festival, which runs from 8 to 13 July, we invite you to join us on Tuesday 8 July at 9pm, in the exceptional setting of the Théâtre Silvain! Preview screening of Kontinental ‘25 in the presence of Radu Jude and Eszter Tompa. Free admission.

For its 36th edition, FIDMarseille remains true to its mission: to spotlight independent cinema that is attentive to the echoes of the contemporary world and to the stories that reveal its fractures, both intimate and collective.

No Other Path, No Other Path

Laila Khilfeh

Palestine, 2025, 26’

Synopsis

Noor, a spirited young Palestinian woman from Nablus, studies in the city of Bethlehem, far from her family. After a concerning phone call, she sets out on a perilous journey back to Nablus, navigating the dangers of the occupation’s checkpoints. With every unexpected delay, her fear that she might lose her last chance to see her loved ones mounts. What begins as an ordinary trip becomes a race against time, in a reality that leaves no room for choice.

Biography

Laila Khilfeh

Laila Khilfeh is a Palestinian filmmaker. She has worked on several Palestinian feature films as a production coordinator. Laila has also gained experience in short films while taking on several roles as production manager, assistant director, script supervisor and costume coordinator. She directed her first personal project, “STILL CAN SEE”, which was screened in various Arab and International countries. Most recently, she completed her new film, “NO OTHER Path”. Through her work, Laila aims to highlight and share Palestinian stories through cinema.

School: Dar Al-Kalima University