Bye Bye Tiberias

Hiam Abbass left her Palestinian village in her early twenties to pursue an acting career in Europe, leaving her grandmother, mother, and seven sisters behind. Three decades later, her daughter Lina, a filmmaker, accompanies her back to the village. This documentary explores the legacy of four generations of Palestinian women and examines how their shared history of separation and resistance shaped their lives. Through this journey, Lina questions her mother's decision to live in exile and reflects on the influence of the women in their family.

Directed by Lina Soualem, this is the second feature she has directed following Their Algeria in 2021. The film features Hiam Abbass and Lina Soualem appearing as themselves, alongside Um Ali Tabari, Nemat Tabari Abbas, Said Abbas, and Omaya Younes. Produced by companies including Philistine Films, ARTE, and CNC, the project is a co-production between Palestine, France, Qatar, and Belgium.

The film was released on January 12, 2024, with a runtime of 83 minutes. It has been received positively by audiences, earning a rating of 7.3 on IMDb from 803 votes and a score of 7.7 on TMDB based on 31 votes.