Ahed's Knee (2022): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Ahed's Knee is a 2022 drama directed by Nadav Lapid, starring Nur Fibak as Yahalom david, Amit Elimetelech and Avshalom Pollak. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $228,833 worldwide. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Nadav Lapid
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hebrew
- Studio
- Kino Lorber
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ahed's Knee About?
The premise of Ahed's Knee without spoilers.
A filmmaker, Y, confronts a profound personal crisis when his mother's health deteriorates. While traveling to a remote desert village to present a film, he encounters unexpected government restrictions that challenge his artistic freedom. The story follows a single, intense day as Y struggles with the constraints imposed on his work and the impact on his relationships, revealing the delicate balance between creativity and control.
Ahed's Knee Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- apostrophe in title
- written by director
- airplane
- cell phone
- film director
- filming
- desert
- urination
- underwater scene
- female singer
- singing
- reference to whatsapp
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- reference to youtube
- bare chested male
- death
- reference to a zodiac sign
- reference to aries the constellation
Ahed's Knee Cast & Characters
Nur Fibak leads the cast as Yahalom david, with Amit Elimetelech as Female soldier and Avshalom Pollak as Y. Directed by Nadav Lapid; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nadav Lapid
- Nur Fibak as Yahalom david
- Amit Elimetelech as Female soldier
- Avshalom Pollak as Y
- Itay Dalumi as Soldier
Also Starring in Ahed's Knee
· 6 more- Itay Elal Soldier
- Lidor Edri Narkis
- Michal Benkovitz Sasu Yahalom's aunt
- Oded Azulay Soldier
- Pnina Bradt Tzedaka Yahalom's mother
- Roni Boksbaum Yahalom's father
More from Nadav Lapid
More films directed by Nadav Lapid, best-rated first: Policeman, Synonyms, The Kindergarten Teacher and Yes.
Ahed's Knee Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ahed's Knee 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in art & craft (78) and weakest in story & flow (60).
Ahed's Knee Echo Score Breakdown
Ahed's Knee is an ambitious, meta‑cinematic work that polarizes audiences through its bold visual language and personal subject matter. Critics commend its stylistic daring, inventive use of sound and color, and the intensity of its thematic concerns. However, many note a lack of narrative focus, repetitive structures, and moments that overwhelm rather than engage. The film therefore offers a compelling but uneven experience that rewards attentive viewing while alienating some viewers.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 78
In terms of direction and visual craft, the film is frequently described as stylish, colorful, and inventive, with a strong sense of meta‑filmmaking. Reviewers highlight its striking cinematography and bold production design, though some criticize occasional jarring camera work and unfocused sequences. The overall assessment positions the art and craft as a prominent strength, albeit with minor inconsistencies.
- Character & Emotion 70
When evaluating character depth and performance, critics note nuanced, raw portrayals that convey personal and collective anxieties. The lead’s emotional resonance is praised for its authenticity, yet the repetitive focus on the filmmaker’s alter‑ego can feel self‑indulgent. Overall, the character work is solid, offering substantive moments despite occasional indulgence.
- Story & Flow 60
Regarding narrative structure, reviewers acknowledge the film’s originality and its willingness to subvert conventional storytelling. Nonetheless, many point to uneven pacing, under‑developed plot threads, and a tendency toward digressive, incoherent segments. These issues diminish overall coherence, resulting in a mixed assessment of the story’s effectiveness.
- Sensory Experience 75
The sensory experience—soundtrack, sound design, and visual style—is largely praised for its vibrant, immersive qualities, including effective use of pop music and striking color palettes. Some critics find the aural and visual density overwhelming at times, but the consensus remains that the sensory elements significantly enhance the film’s impact.
- Rewatch Factor 65
The film’s rewatch potential is viewed as moderate; its provocative themes and stylistic flair encourage repeat viewings for deeper analysis, yet the repetitive narrative loops and occasional overwhelm reduce overall enjoyment on subsequent watches. Consequently, the rewatch factor is acknowledged as a modest strength.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 74% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 50%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Ahed's Knee Box Office
Ahed's Knee grossed $228,833 worldwide. $52,702 came from the US and Canada and $176,131 (77%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$228.8K
- US & Canada
- $52.7K
- International
- $176.1K
Ahed's Knee Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.
- Teaser Teaser
- Clip
- Featurette Nadav Lapid on Ahed's Knee | NYFF59
- Featurette AHEDS KNEE Q&A | AFI FEST 2021
Ahed's Knee Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Le Genou d'Ahed” and “Haderek”.
- Also known as
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- Le Genou d'Ahed
- Haderek
- HA'BERECH
- Ahed'in Dizi
- 아헤드의 무릎
- Ahedino koleno
- Колено Ахед
- 阿赫德的膝盖
- Aheds Knie, აჰედის მუხლი
- 荒漠奧德賽
- Kolano Ahed
- Το Γόνατο της Άχεντ
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Ahed's Knee FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Ahed's Knee, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ahed's Knee?
Ahed's Knee runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Ahed's Knee released?
Ahed's Knee was released on March 18, 2022.
Who directed Ahed's Knee?
Ahed's Knee was directed by Nadav Lapid.
More films by Nadav Lapid Who is in the cast of Ahed's Knee?
Ahed's Knee stars Nur Fibak as Yahalom david, Amit Elimetelech as Female soldier and Avshalom Pollak as Y, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Ahed's Knee make at the box office?
Ahed's Knee grossed $228,833 worldwide ($52,702 domestic, $176,131 international).
How is Ahed's Knee rated?
Ahed's Knee has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Ahed's Knee have a post-credit scene?
No. Ahed's Knee has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ahed's Knee in?
The original language of Ahed's Knee is Hebrew.
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