Films on the Israeli/Palestinian (etc.) Conflict
Discussion
Just a list, really. Feel free to add films, locations, IMDB references, etc. But please don't use this as a place to comment on the conflict(s) as that battle is already being fought elsewhere on Pistonheads.
Lebanon (2009) Samuel Maoz. A small group of paratroopers and a tank become isolated during the 1982 war. Has been likened to Das Boot in a tank.
Waltz with Bashir (2008) Ari Folman. Animated film in which the director tries to regather his memories up to and including the Sabra and Shatila massacre by interviewing his wartime companions.
Remnants of a War (2010) Jawad Metni. Documentary on the work of local de-miners clearing cluster munitions in the aftermath of the 2006 Israel/Hezbollah war.
Can be seen free on
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-...
(need to register)
Al Nakba (2009) Rawan Damen. Al Jazeera documentary. Reviews the background and history of modern Israel from a Palestinian perspective, with lots of documentary footage, newly unearthed documents, participation by European, Arab and Israeli historians.
In 4 parts: available on You Tube and as torrents.
The Colour of Olives (2006) Carolina Rivas. Documentary about the lives of a Palestinian family cut off from their land by the West Bank Wall.
On You Tube
Lebanon (2009) Samuel Maoz. A small group of paratroopers and a tank become isolated during the 1982 war. Has been likened to Das Boot in a tank.
Waltz with Bashir (2008) Ari Folman. Animated film in which the director tries to regather his memories up to and including the Sabra and Shatila massacre by interviewing his wartime companions.
Remnants of a War (2010) Jawad Metni. Documentary on the work of local de-miners clearing cluster munitions in the aftermath of the 2006 Israel/Hezbollah war.
Can be seen free on
http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-...
(need to register)
Al Nakba (2009) Rawan Damen. Al Jazeera documentary. Reviews the background and history of modern Israel from a Palestinian perspective, with lots of documentary footage, newly unearthed documents, participation by European, Arab and Israeli historians.
In 4 parts: available on You Tube and as torrents.
The Colour of Olives (2006) Carolina Rivas. Documentary about the lives of a Palestinian family cut off from their land by the West Bank Wall.
On You Tube
Lemon Tree: The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down. Trailer
Five Broken Cameras: A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army. Trailer. Full movie
Five Broken Cameras: A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army. Trailer. Full movie
Beaufort (2007) Joseph Cedar
Beaufort is (or was) a Medieval Crusader Castle overlooking the Litani River in Souther Lebanon. The PLO held the castle from 1976 onwards. In 1982 at the start of the war, it was taken by the IDF and adapted by them by the installation of a system of bunkers. In 2000 the Israeli army left Beaufort and blew it up.
This film is about the final days of Israeli occupation. A fine war film, but little about the conflict itself.
Beaufort is (or was) a Medieval Crusader Castle overlooking the Litani River in Souther Lebanon. The PLO held the castle from 1976 onwards. In 1982 at the start of the war, it was taken by the IDF and adapted by them by the installation of a system of bunkers. In 2000 the Israeli army left Beaufort and blew it up.
This film is about the final days of Israeli occupation. A fine war film, but little about the conflict itself.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445620/?ref_=nv_sr_1
'Paradise Now'(2005) Very powerful film by an Israeli director, set in Tel Aviv it tells the story of two life long friends who sign up for a suicide mission. I have it in my collection.
'Paradise Now'(2005) Very powerful film by an Israeli director, set in Tel Aviv it tells the story of two life long friends who sign up for a suicide mission. I have it in my collection.
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The Attack
An Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv discovers a dark secret about his wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing.
An Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv discovers a dark secret about his wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing.
Occupation 101(2006)
Documentary, primarily aimed at a US audience treating of the occupation from prior to the British Mandate to the near present. A must see.
Free, here: http://www.occupation101.tv/
Documentary, primarily aimed at a US audience treating of the occupation from prior to the British Mandate to the near present. A must see.
Free, here: http://www.occupation101.tv/
TV rather than film, but Prisoners of War was excellent. It inspired "Homeland".
An Israeli Soldier's Story - Eran Efrati.
Video of a lecture by former IDF soldier, now anti-war activist.
Video of a lecture by former IDF soldier, now anti-war activist.
The Alpha Diaries (2007) Yaniv Berman.
Every Israeli citizen is supposed to serve in the IDF and then do 30 days per annum volunteer service. This film documents the life of a volunteer group.
Every Israeli citizen is supposed to serve in the IDF and then do 30 days per annum volunteer service. This film documents the life of a volunteer group.
A Beginner's Guide to the Israeli Palestinian Conflict.
Masterful, short introduction to the conflict for beginners. A must see. If you can only watch one thing, watch this!
History of Israel:Stolen Land of Palestine by Ilan Pappe. Lecture by Pappe (who comes out in favour of a one-state solution), the most prominent of the Israeli "New Historians". Many myths busted.
Masterful, short introduction to the conflict for beginners. A must see. If you can only watch one thing, watch this!
History of Israel:Stolen Land of Palestine by Ilan Pappe. Lecture by Pappe (who comes out in favour of a one-state solution), the most prominent of the Israeli "New Historians". Many myths busted.
Tears of Gaza (2010) Vibeke Løkkeberg
Documentary about 3 kids in Gaza with lots of horrific footage, filmed during the last but one Gaza incursion. Not for the squeamish.
There are torrents available.
Documentary about 3 kids in Gaza with lots of horrific footage, filmed during the last but one Gaza incursion. Not for the squeamish.
There are torrents available.
The Gatekeepers.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309788/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Interviews with 6 former heads of Shin Bet. Whilst not specifically about Israel/Palestine, it naturally occurs a great deal.
Fascinating to show the thinking behind the security service and how they dealt with the situation, and how they feel now. Actually a surprisingly positive vote for human nature.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309788/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Interviews with 6 former heads of Shin Bet. Whilst not specifically about Israel/Palestine, it naturally occurs a great deal.
Fascinating to show the thinking behind the security service and how they dealt with the situation, and how they feel now. Actually a surprisingly positive vote for human nature.
Tonsko said:
The Gatekeepers.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309788/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Interviews with 6 former heads of Shin Bet. Whilst not specifically about Israel/Palestine, it naturally occurs a great deal.
Fascinating to show the thinking behind the security service and how they dealt with the situation, and how they feel now. Actually a surprisingly positive vote for human nature.
To be shown on BBC2 on Saturday 11 October 2014 @ 21:45 followed by a special Newsnight debate discussing the issues raised by the film.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2309788/?ref_=nv_sr_3
Interviews with 6 former heads of Shin Bet. Whilst not specifically about Israel/Palestine, it naturally occurs a great deal.
Fascinating to show the thinking behind the security service and how they dealt with the situation, and how they feel now. Actually a surprisingly positive vote for human nature.
SpeedBash said:
To be shown on BBC2 on Saturday 11 October 2014 @ 21:45 followed by a special Newsnight debate discussing the issues raised by the film.
Hey, that's great! Thank's for the heads up. I've been meaning to watch this film since I heard about it in 2012, but only just got around to it. The newsnight thing might be quite good.As an aside, the guy who made 'The Gatekeepers' was inspired by the documentary 'Fog of War; 11 lessons form the life of Robert McNamara', which is also very interesting.
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