THE COUNTRY CALLS YOU
Israel | 2025 | 14 Min. | Arabic | Hebrew & English Sub | Fiction
Abdullah, a Bedouin father, loses his son who served in the IDF. His community rejects the son, and the sheik denies him traditional burial rites. Standing alone by his son’s grave, Abdullah feels lost. At night, he gazes at the sky, praying for his son’s soul to find peace in heaven.
Written and Directed by: Yosra Abu Kaf
Productin: Ronen Machlis Balzam
Cinematography: Amit Chachamov
Editing: Rana Abu Fraiha-Asyag
Original Score & Sound Design: Dany Zernitsky
Cast: Sleman Abu Kaf, Chelli Goldenberg, Eiad Abo Alhasan, Salamh Abo Alkean
Directing Mentorship: Sigalit Banai
Supporting Funds: Negev Film Fund, The Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Sapir College, Mifal Ha’Pais