Wajib May 2026

A schoolteacher who values community rituals and social standing.

A cynical expat who finds the traditions outdated and is frustrated by the political and social realities of life in Israel. Key Details A schoolteacher who values community rituals and social

(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 It is a dark comedy and family drama

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. As they drive through Nazareth in a battered

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

Annemarie Jacir Explores Obligations of Tradition in Feature Wajib