Overview

• The play, premiering April 5, 2025, at the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin, draws on Sweid's experiences as an Arab Christian growing up in a Jewish environment in Haifa, Israel.
• Sweid's work reflects his dual identity as a father of Jewish-Arab children and addresses their questions about heritage and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly following recent events.
• The title, 'Between the River and the Sea,' references a controversial phrase tied to the conflict, chosen to provoke thought and highlight the lives of those navigating cultural and political divides.
• Sweid describes the performance as a heartfelt plea for sharing unheard stories and fostering understanding in an increasingly polarized world.
• Through his multilingual and multicultural perspective, Sweid aims to challenge simplistic narratives and encourage nuanced discussions about identity and conflict.