Desert Laws

At a glance

Desert Laws, is a Israeli movie, directed by Dan Bronfeld and Ilan Moscovitch. with a runtime of 80 minutes.

Overview

Desert Laws is a compelling documentary set in Israel's Negev desert, following Farhan Al-Nabari, a 72-year-old Bedouin arbitrator who has dedicated his life to preventing bloodshed between feuding tribes. His tent serves as a sanctuary of mediation — a space where ancient traditions of conflict resolution clash with rising youth violence and state authority. As poverty and desperation deepen within the community, Farhan faces an added crisis: the Israeli state's demand to uproot his tribe from land they have inhabited for over seven decades. A powerful and poignant portrait of a man fighting to preserve justice, heritage, and his people's right to exist.

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