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On a stormy night in early 2021, a beached whale washes ashore at Nitzanim Beach, Israel. The film documents the encounters with the whale's body and the process of its burial. Throughout, phone calls between the director and those present reveal their personal reflections:



Tal, 52, a photographer, contemplates the existential connection she feels with the whale.


Asaf, 51, a news reporter covering the whale’s dissection, shares the emotional impact and ecological concerns he faced.


Lutfi, 27, a Bedouin tractor driver who buried the whale, describes his excitement at this rare opportunity.


Lutfi’s questions to the director intertwine with the filmmaker’s own experiences, creating a rich tapestry of emotional responses. The film captures a collective reflection on the dialogue between life and death. After the whale’s burial, life at the beach resumes, with passersby walking over the site, signalling a return to order.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    Hebrew
  • Country
    Israel
  • Premiere
    India Premiere
  • Genre
    Our Fellow Earthlings
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Content Warning
    Viewer discretion advised
  • Social Media
  • Director
    Ido Weisman
  • Producer
    Ido Weisman
  • Cinematographer
    Ido Weisman
  • Editor
    Alex Khosid
  • Sound Design
    Dan Ben Haim
  • Music
    Dan Ben Haim