In Her Footsteps

1h 10m
Documentary
7

The director's mother's last wish was to be buried as a Muslim in Omer, her Jewish hometown, where she lived for 20 years. During the process of separation from the mother, the film reveals the family intimacy, secrets, and dilemmas, raises serious questions about women's identity, nationality, and the meaning of home.

Cast

Crew

Rana Abu Fraiha
Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography
Aliza Esquira
Editor
Ibtisam Mara'ana
Producer
Amit Chachamov
Additional Camera

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