Dancing Arabs

Eyad (Tawfeek Barhom) is a Palestinian boy who's growing up in a distinctively Jewish environment. He constantly observes the activism of some of his teachers as well as that of his own father, who is highly politically active. The youth's identity is further shaped by strong friendships and a problematic love of a local Jewish girl. The fast-paced film with numerous moments of comedy and tragedy comprehensibly illustrates the complicated web of links and emotions in the turbulent region. (Febiofest)