JIFF: Where To?

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Where To?

“convey[s] deep, complex personal and political tensions with simple words, gestures or glances.” – Screen International

Australian Premiere

A brilliant and astutely observed gem about unlikely friendship which won Best Film at the 2026 Jerusalem Film Festival, Where To? follows Hassan, a Palestinian Uber driver, and Amir, a young Israeli living in Berlin, as they chance upon each other over the course of two years.

Hassan ferries people across Berlin’s labyrinthine streets as Amir, far from home and on a personal journey of discovery, keeps reappearing in his back seat. Their late-night encounters give the two men an opportunity to learn about each other’s pasts and circumstances, and they develop an unlikely friendship and a gentle rapport that transcends language and cultural barriers.

Soundtracked by delicate melodies by musician Habib Hanna Shehadeh, Where To? is a story about communication beyond language, the importance of listening to one another in times of deep division, and finding new ways to move forward.

Festival Appearances/Awards
Ophir Awards 2025 – 11 nominations including Best Feature, Best Director and Best Actor
Berlin Film Festival 2026 – Official Selection, Perspectives competition
Jerusalem Film Festival 2026 – Winner: Best Feature, Best Script, Best Performance (Ihab Salami)

Rating

Unclassified 15+

Duration

95 min

Country

Israel, Germany

Language

English, Arabic, German, Hebrew (English subtitles)

Cast

Ehab Salami, Ido Tako, Milan Peschel, Rama Nasrallah, Raheeq Haj Yahia Suleiman, Dov Navon, Sarit Vino Elad, Enzo Brumm

Director

Assaf Machnes