NAFKOT - YEARNING, 70min., Israel, Documentary
Directed by Malka Shabtay
An Israeli Anthropologist traveling throughout Amazonia to meet the descendants of the Moroccan Jews who immigrated to this region since 1810. Together they are sharing their unique story of resilience and persistence in this special part of the world, as well as their daily lives and their deep feelings towards their Jewish origins, which sometimes still exist only in their hearts.
Get to know the filmmaker:
What motivated you to make this film?
I worked with the community two years before we did the film. i did my research to understand their story..and after two years they were ready to share their story with the world.
From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?
Since we started the shooting until completing it took very intensive two years.
How would you describe your film in two words!?
Life mission
What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film?
The biggest obstacle is to do a film with a hidden community, oppressed and full of fear. to get their trust and collaboration and belief that the film will help in their struggle.
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