Desert Laws
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.
Director: Dan Bronfeld, Ilan Moscovitch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Screenplay
Editing: Gideon Latzman
Production: Tree M Productions, Kan, Rabinovich Film Fund Cinema Project, Ministry of Culture and Sport, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Negev Film Fund, Mifal HaPais, The Israel Film Council
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Dan Bronfeld, Ilan Moscovitch
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desert Laws about?
- 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.
- Who directed Desert Laws?
- Desert Laws was directed by Dan Bronfeld, Ilan Moscovitch.
- How long is Desert Laws?
- Desert Laws has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Desert Laws?
- Desert Laws is a Documentary film.
- Where was Desert Laws produced?
- Desert Laws was produced in Israel.