Tawfeek Barhom
Tawfeek Barhom | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1990 (age 34) Ein Rafa, Israel |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Tawfeek Barhom (Arabic: توفيق برهوم, Hebrew: תאופיק ברהום; born 28 July 1990) is a Palestinian actor and citizen of Israel. His films include The Idol, Wounded Land, Worlds Apart (2015), and Boy from Heaven (2022).
Early life
[edit]Born to a Palestinian family, Barhom grew up in Ein Rafa, a village near Jerusalem in Israel.[1] Barhom's Palestinian identity shapes much of his career. Despite attempts to obscure this information, his heritage is integral to his artistic identity.[2]
Career
[edit]Barhom's breakthrough came with his leading role in A Borrowed Identity (2014). His performance was widely acclaimed, establishing him as a promising actor in the international film industry. In 2015, he starred in The Idol, Wounded Land and the Greek film Worlds Apart.[citation needed]
In 2022, Barhom starred in Boy from Heaven, a role that gained notable acclaim as the film was part of the main selection at the Cannes Film Festival that led to his nomination for Best Actor at the Guldbagge Awards in 2023.
Barhom's upcoming projects include The Way of the Wind, a biblical drama by director Terrence Malick. In this project, Barhom portrays John, contributing significantly to a film known for its extensive international shooting locations. The release date has yet to be announced as of April 2024[update].[citation needed]
Additionally, Barhom appeared in The First Omen, released in April 2024, the prequel to the 1976 horror film The Omen.[citation needed]
Barhom will be featured in a leading role in Les Fantômes, a French film shot in Strasbourg. In this production, he performs in French. Currently in post-production, Les Fantômes is expected to release in 2024.
Selected filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | A Borrowed Identity | Eyad | |
| 2015 | Worlds Apart | Farris | |
| The Idol | Mohammed Assaf | ||
| Wounded Land | |||
| 2018 | Mary Magdalene | James | |
| 2020 | The Rhythm Section | Mohammed Reza | |
| 2022 | Boy from Heaven | Adam | |
| 2024 | The First Omen | Father Gabriel |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Looming Tower | Khalid al-Mihdhar | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Baghdad Central | Amjad | Recurring role |
| The Letter for the King | Jabroot | Recurring role |
References
[edit]- ^ "Mon fils: les secrets du tournage". AlloCiné (in French). Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Baghdad Central: Interview with Tawfeek Barhom: Amjad". Channel 4. 20 January 2020.