Lady Kul El Arab (2008) is a thought-provoking documentary that sheds light on the lives of the Israeli Druze, a community caught between the forces of tradition and modernity. The film delves into the struggles they face in preserving their cultural heritage while adapting to an ever-changing world. It explores the tensions arising from the clash of tradition and progress, and the complexities of identity and belonging. Through personal stories and interviews, the documentary offers a poignant reflection on the challenges of these individuals as they try to find their place in a rapidly transforming society.
After being estranged from his Druze village and family for 17 years, Yoseph returns with his two Israeli, teenage children. His marriage to a Jewish Israeli woman has just ended and he plans to settle down there. His arrival causes friction inside the closed, conservative Druze community and also with his mother Afifa, who accepts him and his children as part of her family again.
On the night of March 5, 2002, an armed terrorist opened fire on civilians dining in a Tel Aviv restaurant. Druze policeman Salim Barakat quickly arrived on the scene and bravely eliminated him. However, he was killed by the terrorist. For ten years, Jamal, Salim's brother, has been attending annual police ceremonies in commemoration of his brother. Suspecting they may be withholding information, he decides to go on an investigative journey to find out who killed his brother. This is the story of a bereaved brother facing the Israeli security establishment, of a Druze facing the State of Israel, and more than anything, of a man facing himself.
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