The Dead of Jaffa

The Dead of Jaffa

Three children from the West Bank are smuggled into Israel, arriving at the doorstep of George and Rita's house in Jaffa, who disagree about how to respond to their arrival. Their mother is dead, and their father has been sentenced for life. George is afraid that hiding the children will endanger them, while Rita believes they could give meaning to her life.

Nominated for the Ophir Award for Best Feature, director Ram Loevy’s heart-wrenching film is a sharp commentary on the roots – and future – of a decades-long conflict.

Directed by Ram Loevy
Israel, 2019
Drama, Israeli Culture
Hebrew, Arabic (with English subtitles)
97 Minutes

The Dead of Jaffa