Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Palestinian Actor-Director Mohammad Bakri Dies at 72
Mohammad Bakri was a famous Palestinian actor and director who died on December 24, 2023, at the age of 72.
He was known for his roles in movies like 'Beyond the Walls' and 'Homeland'.
He also directed documentaries like 'Jenin, Jenin', which was banned in Israel.
Bakri was born in northern Israel and his funeral was held in his hometown.
He was recognized for his work on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and themes of oppression.
He had heart problems before he passed away.
Mohammad Bakri, a prominent Palestinian actor and director, passed away on December 24 at the age of 72.
He was known for his roles in 'Beyond the Walls' and 'Homeland', and for directing the banned documentary 'Jenin, Jenin'.
Bakri was born in northern Israel and his funeral was held in his hometown, al-Bi'neh.
He was recognized for exploring the complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in his work.
Bakri had been suffering from heart problems before his death.
- Who
- Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian actor and director
- What
- Passed away at the age of 72
- When
- December 24, 2023
- Where
- Israel
- Why
- Due to heart problems
- Name
- Mohammad Bakri
- Age
- 72
- Notable Works
- Beyond the Walls, Homeland, Jenin, Jenin
- Cause of Death
- Heart problems
- Birthplace
- Al-Bi'neh, Northern Israel
- Funeral Location
- Al-Bi'neh, Northern Israel
- Oscar Nomination
- Best Foreign Language Film for Beyond the Walls (1984)
- Banned Documentary
- Jenin, Jenin (2003)
