Let It Be Morning

Sami lives in Jerusalem with his wife and child, and an invitation to his brother’s wedding forces him to return to the Arab village where he grew up. After the wedding, with no warning or explanation, the village is put under military lockdown by Israeli soldiers and cut off from the outside world. Chaos rises overnight amongst those trapped within the walls.

Director Eran Kolirin (The Band’s Visit) brings Sayed Kashua’s bestselling novel to life, exposing the absurdity of Palestinian reality while highlighting human stories of being stuck in an unexpected situation.

Official submission of Israel for the Best International Feature Film category of the 94th Academy Awards in 2022.

“Impeccably acted and written... Powerful.” -RogerEbert.com

“Flashes of droll humor... an undercurrent of suspense... [filmmaker Eran Kolirin] orchestrates the proceedings with confidence and significant subtlety.” -The New York Times

“A work of art... profound, powerful... a perfectly personal, spellbinding masterpiece.” -Middle East Eye

“Tackles the status quo, the want for power, and the need for change in a superbly brilliant way.” -Reel News Daily