| I'm Glad You're Dead Now | |
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| Directed by | Tawfeek Barhom |
| Written by | Tawfeek Barhom |
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| Cinematography | Giorgos Valsamis |
| Edited by | Lambis Haralambidis |
| Music by | Andy Shortwave |
Production companies | Foss Productions Kidam |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Countries | Palestine France Greece |
| Language | Arabic |
I'm Glad You're Dead Now is a 2025 drama short film written, produced, directed and starring Tawfeek Barhom.[1] 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.[2]
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.
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,[3] where it was the winner of the Short Film Palme d'Or.[4]
Following its Cannes premiere, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara later joined the film as executive producers.[5]
Accolades
Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:
| Year | Festivals | Award/Category | Status |
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| 2025 | Cannes Film Festival | Short Film Palme d'Or[6] | Won |
| Toronto International Film Festival | Best Short Film[7] | Nominated | |
| Athens International Film Festival | Best Director Award[8] | Won |
References
- "Cannes 2025: Palestinian director wins Best Short Film award for 'I'm glad you're dead now'". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- Staff, ToI (2025-05-25). "Arab Israeli filmmaker wins prize at Cannes: 'This is for Palestine and for peace'". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- "Life is strange in the Cannes Short Film Competition". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- "'It Was Just An Accident' wins Palme d'Or at 2025 Cannes Film Festival". Screen. Retrieved 2026-05-25.
- Barraclough, Leo (2025-11-17). "Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara Board Cannes-Winning Palestinian Short 'I'm Glad You're Dead Now' as Executive Producers (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- "Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara join Cannes-winning short; Hollywood duo back 'I'm Glad You're Dead Now'". The Times of India. 2025-11-18. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- "See the world in short form: TIFF announces its 2025 Short Cuts programme". TIFF. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- "Sound of Falling and Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk win at Athens". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. 2025-10-13. Retrieved 2025-12-10.