Ziad Bakri

Ziad Bakri is a renowned actor and filmmaker whose career spans both acting and directing. He gained international recognition for his role in the film SCREWDRIVER, which was celebrated at numerous festivals, including nominations for Best Film at the Venice International Film Festival and El Gouna Film Festival. His performance in SCREWDRIVER earned him the Best Actor award at the Mediterranean Film Festival of Tetouan. Bakri also starred in THE BLIND SUN, a French-Greek production, where his performance won him the Best Actor award at Fantasporto. In recent years, he appeared in the Netflix film THE WEEKEND AWAY and the Italian film PROFETI, directed by Alessio Gremonini. Bakri has also completed filming THE STRANGERS' CASE, alongside Omar Sy and Yasmine Al Massri, and is set to appear in THE SAND CASTLE, directed by Emmy-nominated Matty Brown. As a filmmaker, Bakri wrote and directed the short film THE SALT FISHERMAN, which premiered at the Dubai International Film Festival and earned him a Best Director nomination. His work continues to garner acclaim, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and talented figure in the cinematic world.

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