Origin: Israel | Documentary | Director: Tony Copti, Yaniv Berman | 86 minutes

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The Smugglers.

In the heart of Jaffa’s old city, a rare Arabic bookshop café is dedicated to preserving its language and literature. As the bookstore faces closure, owner Michel George El-Raheb and his nephew journey across the Middle East, with a mission: to launch a public Arabic book festival in Jaffa, designed to spark a cultural revival.

Festivals:
Other Israel Film Festival 2025

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