I'm Glad You're Dead Now is a 2025 drama short film written, produced, directed and starring Tawfeek Barhom. A co-production between Palestine, France and Greece, it follows two brothers who confront buried secrets from their past when they return to the island where they were born and raised.
The film had its world premiere at the Short Films competition of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May, where it won the Short Film Palme d'Or.
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Summary
A co-production between Palestine, France and Greece, the film stars Tawfeek Barhom and Ashraf Barhom as Reda and Abu Rashid, two brothers who confront buried secrets from their past when they return to the island where they were born and raised.
Cast
Tawfeek Barhom as Reda
Ashraf Barhom as Abu Rashid
Release
The film premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it was the winner of the Short Film Palme d'Or.
Following its Cannes premiere, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara later joined the film as executive producers.
Accolades
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world: