Israel’s official entry to the Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film and nominated for a record 13 Israeli Academy Awards, notably winning Best Film and Best Actor, The Sea tells the story of Khaled, a 12-year-old boy from a Palestinian village, who is granted the rare chance to see the sea for the first time on a school trip. But when his group reaches a military checkpoint, the soldiers declare his permit invalid and send him home. Undeterred, Khaled embarks on an uncertain journey to the sea, navigating a world he barely knows and a language he does not speak, propelled by a blend of curiosity, hope, and stubborn determination. Simple in its construction yet profoundly rich in human insight and kindness, The Sea touches hearts while illuminating the simplest yet most profound truths of our shared existence.

Winner: Best Picture—Israeli Academy Awards

Winner: Best International Feature Film—37th Palm Springs International Film Festival