Wajib

Annemarie Jacir Explores Obligations of Tradition in Feature Wajib

A schoolteacher who values community rituals and social standing. Annemarie Jacir Explores Obligations of Tradition in Feature

A cynical expat who finds the traditions outdated and is frustrated by the political and social realities of life in Israel. Key Details In accordance with local custom ( wajib ),

The story follows (played by Saleh Bakri), an architect living in Rome who returns to his hometown of Nazareth for his sister's wedding. In accordance with local custom ( wajib ), he must join his father, Abu Shadi (played by Mohammad Bakri), in hand-delivering wedding invitations to every guest—a process that takes them across the city over the course of a single day. Plot Overview

As they drive through Nazareth in a battered Volvo, the two men clash over their differing worldviews:

(Arabic: واجب, meaning "Duty") is a 2017 Palestinian feature film written and directed by Annemarie Jacir . It is a dark comedy and family drama that explores the intricate relationship between a father and son as they navigate local traditions and personal tensions in the city of Nazareth. Plot Overview