Song of the Negev

1949

29m

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Drama

Overview

The passengers of an airplane wrecked in the Negev desert are rescued and brought to a budding Zionist community (The film was shot at kibbutz Revivim, and its plot corresponds with the history of the kibbutz). Some are in search of rest, the others eager to give a hand and work. Eventually all join the shoveling and building. That night, a group of new immigrants, among them Holocaust survivors, arrive to join the mixed group. Within a while, the war arrives. Yoshke, the community's most dedicated member, encourages his brethren to stay and fight, citing the community’s slogan: “Ein Breira” – “There is no choice”. When supplies are dropped almost within enemy lines, Yoshke ventures out to retrieve them. He is wounded, and dies upon completing his mission. The film concludes with words from Yoshke’s diary, bearing encouragement for new immigrants to Israel.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

Jewish National Fund Keren Hayesod

Production Countries

Israel

Spoken Languages

English Yiddish

Quick Facts

Original Title	אין ברירה
Release Date	January 1, 1949
Status	Released
Language	EN

Cast

Ephraim Breiner

Bailie

Gideon Adar

Yoshke

Michael Gor

Fatty

Marianne Stein

Girl

Key Crew

Norman Lourie

Director

Józef Lejtes

Producer

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