The Dead of Jaffa (2019)

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With their father in prison and mother dead, three children from the West Bank are smuggled into Israel and taken to the house of their distant relatives, George and Rita, in Jaffa. Rita, who longs for a child, embraces them as her own but George is wary of the grave legal implications their actions might have. Meanwhile, a British film director recreates 1947 Jaffa outside George and Rita’s house. When their present-day reality meets the historical events that led to it, tragedy ensues.

Director: Ram Loevy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Yoram Millo
Editing: Neta Braun
Country: Israel
Language: العربية, English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: he

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More Films by Director: Ram Loevy
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dead of Jaffa about?
With their father in prison and mother dead, three children from the West Bank are smuggled into Israel and taken to the house of their distant relatives, George and Rita, in Jaffa. Rita, who longs for a child, embraces them as her own but George is wary of the grave legal implications their actions might have. Meanwhile, a British film director recreates 1947 Jaffa outside George and Rita’s house. When their present-day reality meets the historical events that led to it, tragedy ensues.
Who directed The Dead of Jaffa?
The Dead of Jaffa was directed by Ram Loevy.
Who stars in The Dead of Jaffa?
The Dead of Jaffa stars Yussuf Abu-Warda, Alon Dahan, Salim Daw, Jonny Phillips, Ruba Bilal.
How long is The Dead of Jaffa?
The Dead of Jaffa has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Dead of Jaffa?
The Dead of Jaffa is a Drama film.
Where was The Dead of Jaffa produced?
The Dead of Jaffa was produced in Israel.