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Mayor

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A look at the life of Musa Hadid, the charismatic mayor of Palestinian city Ramallah, who aspires to lead the city into the future.
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Critics Consensus

A clear-eyed look at an extraordinary subject, Mayor makes essential viewing out of one politician's quest to preserve dignity in the midst of bureaucracy.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 01/10/2021
4/5
Deft editing and unexpectedly affecting music choices make for an engaging portrait of the kind of impassioned and dedicated politician who seems in short supply right now. Go to Full Review Matt Turner Little White Lies 01/04/2021
3/5
Smart, yet somewhat one-sided and process-orientated portrait of a man and his municipality. Go to Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/04/2021
4/5
In its gently ironic way, the film depicts an urban centre keen to be treated, and run, as a genuine place to live, a town like any other. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture 06/05/2022
8/10
The imagery is disturbing but effective to accurately immerse one in this environment and feel what's really at stake in this fight. Go to Full Review Barbara Goslawski That Shelf 12/02/2021
Mayor is one of those brilliantly layered observational films that surge with vivid actualities - not necessarily a difficult task given that your subject is the lovable, impassioned mayor of a Palestinian city in the West Bank. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 04/05/2021
3.0/4.0
One can't help but wish that Osit would occasionally dig a bit deeper, though that's clearly not the intention here. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/23/2021 Really engaging film. Surprisingly funny at times (literally laugh out loud).but more often rage inducing at the injustices of the Occupation and the unfairness for people who just want to be allowed to live their lives with dignity. See more dave d @RT34924333 06/10/2021 This is a harrowing look at the dire situation in Palestine mainly through the eyes of Musa Hadid, mayor of Palestinian city Ramallah. It's just unreal to live anywhere freely and not be free. I didn't know a lot about this situation, but by all accounts it's sad and mostly bleak. Let's hope for peace and understanding. This was a really good film that I'm sure it just touching the surface of what's happening. Final Score: 8/10 See more 02/28/2021 If you are thinking of buying or renting this movie, do it, it is worth the price. David Osit does a fantastic job balencing tension with black comedy. It shows how the Palestinians are suffering under Israeli occupation with no bias towards the Israelis. See more 01/26/2021 This film staggered me. The ending made me feel things I couldn't put into emotions and I just stared at my screen for 20 minutes. Loved this film and will never stop thinking about it. See more 01/22/2021 One of the most powerful documentaries I've ever seen. Osit does an exceptional job of capturing Ramallah through the daily life of the titular character, Mayor Musa Hadid, while at the same time creating an ambitious, often funny, and aesthetically pleasing film. See more Read all reviews
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David Osit

Director

Musa Hadid

Actor

David Osit

Producer

Maxyne Franklin

Executive Producer

Teddy Leifer

Executive Producer

David Osit

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Movie Info

Synopsis A look at the life of Musa Hadid, the charismatic mayor of Palestinian city Ramallah, who aspires to lead the city into the future.
Director
David Osit
Producer
David Osit
Production Co
Rise Films, Rosewater Pictures
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 14, 2021
Runtime
1h 29m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)