Movie

Lyd

“A story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world — what it once was, what it is now, and what it could have become.”

★ 8.0(1)20231h 18m

Documentary Science Fiction

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Lyd is streaming on OVID in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Director: Rami Youniss, Sarah Ema Friedland
Release date: 2023-08-20
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: AR
Status: Released
Country: Palestinian Territory
Studio: Icarus Films

Lyd — trailer

About Lyd

Lyd is a 2023 movie in the Documentary and Science Fiction genres, directed by Rami Youniss and Sarah Ema Friedland, starring Maisa Abd Elhadi, Eissa Fanous and Jihad Baba. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lyd in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A sci-fi documentary that follows the rise and fall of Lyd — a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered when the State of Israel was established in 1948. As the film unfolds, a chorus of characters creates a tapestry of the Palestinian experience of this city and the trauma left by the massacre and expulsion.

Cast

Maisa Abd Elhadi

Lyd (the city)

Eissa Fanous

Jihad Baba

Anan Tarteer

Mahassen Tarteer

Orwa Switat

Maha Nakib

Manar Meme

Yair Revivo

Themes & keywords

palestinedocumentary filmmaking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lyd in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Lyd on OVID. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Lyd on Netflix?+

Lyd is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on OVID.

How long is Lyd?+

Lyd has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Lyd?+

Lyd stars Maisa Abd Elhadi, Eissa Fanous, Jihad Baba, Anan Tarteer and Mahassen Tarteer.

When did Lyd come out?+

Lyd is a 2023 movie directed by Rami Youniss and Sarah Ema Friedland.

What genre is Lyd?+

Lyd is Documentary and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Lyd?+

Lyd was directed by Rami Youniss and Sarah Ema Friedland.