Mussa
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Mussa won't speak and no one knows why. He is an African refugee living in Tel Aviv, and for the past five years he's been bussed from his troubled neighborhood to an upscale private school. Moussa's Israeli classmates are his best friends, but he chooses to communicate with them only through gestures.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anat Goren
- Original Score
- Avi Belleli
- Original Title
- Mussa
- Country of Origin
- Ethiopia, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew, English, Amharic
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anat Goren
Avi Belleli
Oded Kirma
Arik Lahav-Leibovich
Anat Goren, Daniela Rachminov Sidi
Department Leadership Roster
Anat Goren
Producer
Daniela Rachminov Sidi
Producer
Anat Goren
Director
Oded Kirma
Director of Photography
Arik Lahav-Leibovich
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mussa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mussa about?
Twelve-year-old Mussa won't speak and no one knows why. He is an African refugee living in Tel Aviv, and for the past five years he's been bussed from his troubled neighborhood to an upscale private school. Moussa's Israeli classmates are his best friends, but he chooses to communicate with them only through gestures.
Who directed Mussa?
Mussa was directed by Anat Goren.
Who stars in Mussa?
The principal cast of Mussa includes Not specified.
When was Mussa released and how long is it?
Mussa was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Mussa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mussa was composed by Avi Belleli.