People Asleep and the Water as Well
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.
People Asleep and the Water as Well
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Rotem Elkayam
- Producers
- Gali Luzon, Jihane Tahiri
- Studio
- Sapir College, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Israel & Connect Institute
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Arabic, French
Where to watch
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