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Cause of Death
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.
Festivals and Awards:
The Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2018
Director: Ramy A. Katz
Producer: Ramy A. Katz
Production Company: Katz Films
Cinematographer: Itai Raziel, Rami Katzav
Editor: Assaf Lapid
Soundtrack Editor: Yossi Epelbaum
Original Soundtrack: Ophir Leibovitch
Supporter(s): NFCT, Yes Docu, The Other Israel Film Fund
Colourist / Online Editor: Edan Sasson
Script: Ramy A. Katz, Assaf Lapid
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: סיבת המוות
Relevant Links:
Interview with the filmmaker on Mediteran Film FestivalOn 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.
Festivals and Awards:
The Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2018
Relevant Links:
Interview with the filmmaker on Mediteran Film FestivalDirector: Ramy A. Katz
Producer: Ramy A. Katz
Production Company: Katz Films
Cinematographer: Itai Raziel, Rami Katzav
Editor: Assaf Lapid
Soundtrack Editor: Yossi Epelbaum
Original Soundtrack: Ophir Leibovitch
Supporter(s): NFCT, Yes Docu, The Other Israel Film Fund
Colourist / Online Editor: Edan Sasson
Script: Ramy A. Katz, Assaf Lapid
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: סיבת המוות