| Africa | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Oren Gerner |
| Written by | Oren Gerner |
| Produced by | Itay Akirav |
| Cinematography | Adi Mozes |
| Edited by | Gil Vesely |
Production company | Film Harbor |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
| Language | Hebrew |
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