The Country Calls You
Drama. Israel.
14 min. 2024.
Director & Writer: Yosra Abu Kaf
DOP: Amit Chachamov
Line Producer: Nava Yaari
Editor: Rana Abu Fraiha-Asyag
Orignal Music: Dany Zernitsky
Sound Designer & Mix: Dany Zernitsky
Producers: Ronen Machlis-Balzam, Hila Guy
Cast: Sleman Abu Kaf, Salamh Abo Alkeang, Eiad Abo Alhasan, Salamh Abo Alkean
Production Company: Metaphor Ltd.
Supported by
Negev Film Fund, Israel Lottery Council for Culture & Arts, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund
A Bedouin father, Abdullah, loses his son fighting in the IDF. But, the Bedouins are Palestinian, and his community shuns his dead son for his choice. Abdullah visits the mosque, pleading with the sheik for the traditional funeral traditions for his son, but is gently refused. Alone by his son’s grave, he finds no comfort. As night falls, Abdullah gazes at the sky, praying for his son’s soul to be allowed to enter heaven.
