Edmon J. Safra Hall - Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
June 7, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 PM EDT
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Synopsis
In the old quarter of Larache, in northern Morocco, Shlomo dies, leaving behind troubling signs that shake the certainty surrounding his religious identity. His family and friends are quickly faced with an almost Kafkaesque dilemma: should he be buried in the Jewish cemetery or the Muslim cemetery? Returning from Canada amidst the turmoil, his son David has only one thought in mind: to give his father a proper burial, whatever the cost. Imad, his childhood friend, carries an invisible burden: through his negligence, he believes himself responsible for Shlomo's death. Since then, the ghost of the deceased has haunted him, calling him to finally take responsibility, if only once, to right his wrong.
Through these two men, separated by life but bound by loyalty, Burial on Hold explores this secret thread that connects people beyond time. The film is born from a desire for reconciliation: between the living and those they miss, between a country and its memory.
Year: 2026
Premiere: North American
Runtime: 96 minutes
Genre: Comedy-Drama
Country: Morocco, Canada
Language: French
Subtitle: English
Director: Mohammed Marouazi
