People Asleep and the Water as Well

Overview

Lahcen, a gravedigger in the Jewish cemetery in the heart of Marrakech, is a Muslim who has lived with Jews since childhood. In the middle of a chaotic and colorful city the cemetery remains quiet and white. Until the day he dies, Lahcen will continue to open the house of the dead to Jews from around the world. Throughout his life he meets Jews that cry about a culture that once ruled Marrakech but is now underground.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 6, 2022

Original language

Arabic

Spoken languages

Arabic, French

Production

Gesher Multicultural Film Fund,Sapir College,Israel & Connect Institute

Director

Rotem Elkayam

Writer

Rotem Elkayam,Maryem Bouzzit

Producer

Gali Luzon,Jihane Tahiri

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt28559041