Film
Edward Said: Between Worlds
Documentary · 1h 47m · in cinemas from 15 November
Where to see it
3 screenings in 1 city
3 screenings in Amsterdam
In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked
About
A 2026 all-archival documentary about the life and work of Palestinian-American scholar Edward Said, directed by Maiken Baird.
Edward Said: Between Worlds is a 2026 American documentary directed by Maiken Baird. It follows the life and work of Edward Said, the Palestinian-American scholar who appears here as himself through archival material.
Said was a professor at Columbia University, a pianist and a critic. Born in Jerusalem in 1935, he is described as a thinker who remained an outsider in the academic world. The film uses family films, television debates and interviews, and consists entirely of archival footage. It connects Said's personal history to Palestine, from his childhood in Jerusalem to his books on Orientalism and the Palestinian cause. Baird's portrait also shows Said challenging world leaders, exposing dehumanizing language and speaking out against injustice.
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Cast and crew
Edward Saidas Self
Photos: TMDB
- Director
- Maiken Baird
- Countries
- United States
- Studios
- Impact Partners, Jigsaw Productions, Louverture Films, Baird Films
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 47 minutes
- Language
- English, Arabic
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 15 November 2026
Questions
How long is Edward Said: Between Worlds?
1 hour 47 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 7 minutes.
Where can I see Edward Said: Between Worlds?
There are 3 screenings at 3 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Edward Said: Between Worlds in?
Edward Said: Between Worlds is in English and Arabic. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
Who is in Edward Said: Between Worlds?
Edward Said plays Self.
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