Sand Storm

Year: 2016
Description: Cast includes Khadija Al Akel, Lamis Ammar, Ruba Blal, Jalal Masrwa, and Haitham Omari.
In an Israeli Bedouin community, as Jalila (played by Ruba Blal) hosts a wedding celebration for her husband and his young second wife, she learns that daughter Layla (played by Lamis Ammar) has been having a forbidden relationship with Anuar (played by Jalal Masrwa). Mother and daughter are quickly forced to face the harsh realities of their places within their traditional culture and modern society.
Director: Zexer, Elite
Writer: Zexer, Elite
Producer: Mecklberg, Haim; Yacov-Mecklberg, Estee
Cinematographer: Peleg, Shai
Editor: Porat, Ronit
Production Team: United King Films, 2-Team Productions, Rotor Film, and Kino Lorber
Genre: Feature Film
Drama
Language: Arabic with English subtitles
Other Title: Sufat ḥol
Media Format: 1 DVD (87 min.) or 1 streaming video (87 min.)
Type: Color
Production Notes: Earned the 2016 Ophir Award for Best Film, Elite Xexer was given the Ophir Award for Best Director, and Ruba Blal received the Ophir Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Jalila.
Updated: 02-20-2026

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