Makram J. Khoury
11 titles
Filmography
11 results

Magic Men
(2014)A 78-year-old Greek man and his estranged Jewish rapper son reunite for a road trip to find the magician who saved his life during World War II.

Carmel
(2009)From Israel's most important filmaker, 'Carmel' is Amos Gitai's ('Kadosh',' Kippur') deeply personal and resonant meditation on Jewish and Israeli identity. Using both fiction and documentary techniques, Gitai links his family history to ancient history.

House of Saddam
This four-hour HBO miniseries reveals the private world of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein as he rose to power, executing anyone in his way.

The Cut
(2014)In 1915, a man survives the Armenian genocide, but loses his family and faith. When he learns his twin daughters may be alive, he embarks on a quest to find them. The final installment in Fatih Akin’s Love, Death and the Devil trilogy.

Abulele
(2015)When 10-year-old Adam’s brother is killed and the bullies at school won't let up, a mythical, invisible creature enters his life to help him cope.

Cairo Conspiracy
(2022)When the Grand Imam at a prestigious Cairo university suddenly dies, a student finds himself a pawn in a ruthless battle between religion and state.

Laila in Haifa
(2021)With an ensemble cast of both Israeli and Palestinian actors, “Laila in Haifa” explores the interweaving stories of five women set over one night in a club in the port town of Haifa. Laced with wry humor, Amos Gitai presents a candid snapshot of contemporary life in one of the last remaining spaces where Israelis and Palestinians come together to engage in face‐to‐face relationships.

Free Zone
(2005)Rebecca, an American who has been living in Jerusalem, has just broken off her engagement. She gets into a cab driven by Hanna, an Israeli. But Hanna is on her way to Jordan, to the Free Zone, to pick up a large sum of money that her husband's partner owes them. Rebecca persuades Hanna to take her along. When they reach the Free Zone, Leila, a Palestinian, explains that the money has vanished.

Double Edge
(1992)A brash reporter from New York heads to Israel thinking she knows what the political situation entails - until she discovers she knows nothing at all.

Spider in the Web
(2019)An aging spy is on one last mission to redeem his life and career when a mysterious woman appears and the lines of trust with his superiors begin to blur. The hunter may become the hunted in a world of mirrors and deceit.

Unlocked
(2017)A CIA interrogator is enlisted to investigate an imminent terrorist threat, but she soon uncovers a much deeper plot of deception. With the help of a former soldier, she must race against time to stop a deadly biological attack. Starring Noomi Rapace, Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, John Malkovich, and Michael Douglas. Directed by Michael Apted; screenplay by Peter O'Brien.