Desert Laws (????) [N/A]

Original Title:
חוקי מדבר | قوانین الصحراء

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
Gesher Multicultural Film Fund
Kan
Mifal HaPais
Ministry of Culture and Sport
Negev Film Fund
Rabinovich Film Fund Cinema Project
The Israeli Film Council
Tree M Productions

Production Countries:
Israel

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 80

In Israel's Negev desert, Farhan Al-Nabari (72) - a fearless arbitrator, fights to prevent the next killing between feuding Bedouin families. His tent, a "place of refuge," anchors tradition amid rising youth violence challenging state and tribal authority. As societal desperation and poverty intensify, Farhan faces a profound struggle: the State of Israel demands the uprooting of his tribe from its home of 71 years. Amid frantic reconciliation efforts between tribes, this poignant tale unfolds-a clash between ancient traditions and modern mandates. Farhan fights to preserve his community's legacy, navigating a delicate balance between the timeless laws of the desert and the new world.

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