Yousef Sweid

Actor

Yousef Sweid was born in Haifa in 1976 and is a Palestinian-Israeli actor who has been working in German-speaking countries for many years. He first became known through theater and television productions in Israel before establishing himself more firmly in film and television series in Germany. His current work includes the 2024 film DIE GESCHÜTZTEN MÄNNER (The Protected Men), directed by Irene von Alberti, in which he plays a central role. The film presents a radical vision of the future and was released in cinemas. In Germany, Sweid has repeatedly appeared in high-quality series productions, which have shaped his profile as a versatile actor. These include the 2020 series Unorthodox, which attracted international attention and won numerous awards for its portrayal of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. His theater work remains an essential part of his artistic career, including at the Schaubühne in Berlin. Sweid was also named “Actor of the Year” early on in Israel, cementing his position as a distinguished performer even before he moved to Europe. Through his presence in film, streaming, and television, he is now considered a defining figure in international productions that require complex and multilingual roles.

Films on Sooner

Protected Men

2024

104 mins

Drama, Comedy

While Anita and Sarah are founding a new women's party, men are getting infected with a new virus that makes them sex-obsessed.