'200 Meters' director Ameen Nayfeh directs children's film 'Jo of Montreal'

Ameen Nayfeh, director of Palestinian drama '200 Meters', is directing feel-good family film 'Jo of Montreal' for children, Variety reported on 14 September 2026. It stars Hamzah Baareh as 12-year-old Yusuf visiting family in Jordan, Variety reported. Kamel El Basha plays retired teacher-turned-shepherd Abu Khalil, Variety reported.