Plot — What is Far from Maine about?
Haunted by the killing by Israeli police of a Palestinian friend from his youth, an Israeli queer filmmaker embarks on a cinematic dialogue across time — confronting memory, friendship, and the genocide unfolding today. In this intimate cinematic letter, Israeli filmmaker Roy Cohen addresses his Palestinian friend and fellow peace activist Aseel Aslih, who was murdered by Israeli police in their youth. Cohen tells Aslih of his experiences navigating a growingly genocidal society and seeks Aslih’s moral clarity and resilience in the evocative letters he had written as a teenager.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2026 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 95 min |
Far from Maine — FAQ
Is Far from Maine worth watching? Haunted by the killing by Israeli police of a Palestinian friend from his youth, an Israeli queer filmmaker embarks on a cinematic dialogue across time — confronting memory, friendship, and the genocide unfolding today.
Who directed Far from Maine? Directed by Roy Cohen.
Who is in the cast of Far from Maine? It stars Roy Cohen, Tobias Stein, Shurouq Swaiti, Haifa Staiti, Alia Stein Cohen, Yousef Bashir and more.
Where can I stream Far from Maine? Streaming availability for Far from Maine is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Far from Maine release? It released in 2026.
