My Name Is Ahmed (1967)

In this docu-drama, feelings of alienation characterize the experience of an Israeli Arab youth who arrives in Tel Aviv from his village in the north to seek his fortune as a construction worker. In Tel Aviv the Arab workers try to camouflage their identity in order to avoid physical and verbal abuse.

Director: Avshalom Katz
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Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
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What is My Name Is Ahmed about?
In this docu-drama, feelings of alienation characterize the experience of an Israeli Arab youth who arrives in Tel Aviv from his village in the north to seek his fortune as a construction worker. In Tel Aviv the Arab workers try to camouflage their identity in order to avoid physical and verbal abuse.
Who directed My Name Is Ahmed?
My Name Is Ahmed was directed by Avshalom Katz.
Where was My Name Is Ahmed produced?
My Name Is Ahmed was produced in Israel.