People Asleep and the Water as Well (2022)

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.

Released Nov. 6, 2022 21 min None+

Genres: Documentary, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short

Production Companies: Sapir College, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Israel & Connect Institute

Languages: Arabic, French