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Jordan completes filming dark comedy on Jerusalem displacement.

6/16/2026

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Jordan completed principal photography on the dark comedy “Occupational Hazards” starring Hiam Abbass.
The film follows the Al-Qassabis family in East Jerusalem resisting forced displacement tied to Israeli “City of David” excavations.
Director Bassel Ghandour says the project seeks to shift Palestinian cinema toward dark humor.
The cast includes Yumna Marwan, rapper Daboor, Nabil Al Raee, newcomer Wardi Eilabouni, and podcast duo Matt Lieb and Daniel Maté.

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Story summary

Jordan completed principal photography on the dark comedy “Occupational Hazards” starring Hiam Abbass.
The film follows the Al-Qassabis family in East Jerusalem resisting forced displacement tied to Israeli “City of David” excavations.
Director Bassel Ghandour says the project seeks to shift Palestinian cinema toward dark humor.
The cast includes Yumna Marwan, rapper Daboor, Nabil Al Raee, newcomer Wardi Eilabouni, and podcast duo Matt Lieb and Daniel Maté.