Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Director, Film director, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark
Languages
Danish
Education
National Film and Television School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Arabic (مَهْدِيّ)
Popularity
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Mahdi Fleifel is known for directing.
Born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (age 46).
Mahdi Fleifel has 3 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (3)
Biography
Palestinian-Danish director Fleifel’s first feature-length documentary, A World Not Ours, won more than 30 awards at major festivals – including the Berlinale's Silver Bear. After taking part in the 2013 Cinéfondation in Cannes, Fleifel has directed several award-nominated short films: A Man Returned, A Drowning Man and I Signed the Petition.
His debut narrative feature, TO A LAND UNKNOWN, premiered in 2024 at Cannes' Directors' Fortnight to rave reviews. It has gone on to screen at over 100 festivals and winning more than 20 awards, most recently landing Fleifel a Gotham Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Director.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mahdi Fleifel?
Mahdi Fleifel is 46 years old, born on .
Where was Mahdi Fleifel born?
Mahdi Fleifel was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What movies or shows has Mahdi Fleifel been in?
Mahdi Fleifel has 3 credits in our database. Notable titles include To a Land Unknown (2025), I Signed the Petition (2018), 4 Weeks (2009).
What is Mahdi Fleifel known for?
Mahdi Fleifel is primarily known as a director. Palestinian-Danish director Fleifel’s first feature-length documentary, A World Not Ours, won more than 30 awards at major festivals – including the Berlinale's Silver Bear. After…
Where can I find more information about Mahdi Fleifel?
You can find more about Mahdi Fleifel on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
