Movies and TvShows featuring "israeli-occupation" theme.
Follows the hunt for Imad Mughniyeh, a Lebanese terrorist who evaded his adversaries in the Mossad and the CIA for more than two decades.
The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a captivating TV show set in the vibrant city of Jerusalem during a period of political unrest. It explores the lives of a family torn apart by jealousy and conflicting desires, while navigating the challenges of a nation fighting for independence. Based on the acclaimed novel, this period drama delves into the complex relationships and aspirations of its characters.
In her early twenties, Hiam Abbass left her native Palestinian village to follow her dream of becoming an actress in Europe, leaving behind her mother, grandmother, and seven sisters. Thirty years later, her filmmaker daughter Lina returns with her to the village and questions for the first time her mother’s bold choices, her chosen exile and the way the women in their family influenced both their lives.
5 Broken Cameras is a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. Shot primarily by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later given to Israeli co-director Guy Davidi to edit. Structured around the violent destruction of each one of Burnat's cameras, the filmmakers' collaboration follows one family's evolution over five years of village turmoil.
In the war of 1948, Palestinians call it the 'Nakba,' while Israelis refer to it as 'The War of Independence.' This documentary explores the village of Tantura and its history, focusing on the erasure of the Nakba in Israeli society. Through audio testimonies, interviews, and archival footage, the film sheds light on the silenced massacre and its lasting impact on Israeli society and Palestinian rights.
When two young American Jews raised to unconditionally love Israel witness the treatment of Palestinians, their lives take unexpected turns. Revealing a generational divide, this documentary explores the contentious aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict and its impact on American Judaism.
While much of the world struggles to keep the planet going, a frighteningly large group of American fundamentalist Christians are working to promote the apocalypse. The evangelical movement is convinced that they will be saved when Jesus appears in the state of Israel on horseback and, with a sword raised to heaven, kills the infidels so that the blood reaches the horses’ bridles. Natural fires, corona, wars and crises are evidence that the time is nigh. But for the prophecies to be realized, the state of Israel has to grow stronger, so they provide huge financial support and are so far inside the White House that they help influence US foreign policy.
In the bustling streets of Gaza, a widowed seamstress and a fisherman form an unlikely bond as they embark on a journey to uncover an ancient artifact, all while navigating the complexities of love and life under Israeli occupation. With a touch of comedy and romance, 'Gaza Mon Amour' brings to light the resilience and spirit of the Palestinian people.
Miral is a movie set in Jerusalem, Israel during the time of Israeli occupation. It follows the story of a young girl who grows up in a girls' school and witnesses the political conflict between Israel and Palestine. She navigates through multiple time frames, experiencing personal loss and the challenges of living in a war-torn region.
Gaza Ghetto: Portrait of a Family, 1948 – 1984 is a documentary film about the life of a Palestinian family living in the Jabalia refugee camp. The film, created by Joan Mandell, Pea Holmquist, and Pierre Bjorklund in 1984 is believed to be the first documentary ever made in Gaza. The film features Ariel Sharon, Binyamin Ben-Eliezer and soldiers on patrol "candidly discuss[ing] their responsibilities." The film follows a refugee family from the Gaza Strip who visit the site of their former village, now a Jewish town in Israel. As the grandfather and great-grandfather point out an orchard and sycamore fig that belonged to Muhammed Ayyub and Uncle Khalil, an Israeli resident appears and tells them to leave, claiming they need a permit to be there. The mother tells him that, "We work in Jaffa and Tel Aviv and that's not forbidden," to which he replies, "Here it's forbidden."
Yasmine, an openly lesbian Arab nurse, finds out that her lover, Or, an intelligence officer in the Israeli army has been reporting on their relationship. Yasmine's sister arrives for a visit from the West Bank, not knowing that she is going to meet the occupying enemy at her own sister's house.
A Palestinian schoolteacher named %s embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he grapples with the conflicting emotions of love for Lisa, a volunteer worker, his commitment to political resistance, and his emotional connection with one of his students, Adam.
A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.
The 1967 'Six-Day' war ended with Israel's decisive victory; conquering Jerusalem, Gaza, Sinai and the West Bank. It is a war portrayed, to this day, as a righteous undertaking - a radiant emblem of Jewish pride. One week after the war, a group of young kibbutzniks, led by renowned author Amos Oz, recorded intimate conversations with soldiers returning from the battlefield. The recording revealed an honest look at the moment Israel turned from David to Goliath. The Israeli army censored the recordings, allowing the kibbutzniks to publish only a fragment of the conversations. 'Censored Voices' reveals the original recordings for the first time.
Four-part series on the 'nakba', meaning the 'catastrophe', about the history of the Palestinian exodus that led to the first Arab-Israeli war in 1948, and the establishment of the state of Israel. Arab, Israeli and Western intellectuals, historians and eye-witnesses provide the central narrative which is accompanied by archive material and documents, many only recently released for the first time. It begins in 1799 with Napoleon's attempted advance into Palestine to check British expansion and his appeal to the Jews of the world to reclaim their land in league with France, before moving through the 19th and 20th centuries, the British Mandate in Palestine, up to the 21st century and the ongoing 'nakba' on the ground.
Here and Elsewhere is a political documentary directed by Jean-Luc Godard and Anne-Marie Miéville. It explores the portrayal of the Palestinian resistance and criticizes media representation. The film also touches upon various themes such as feminism, capitalism, and family relationships. It provides a critical commentary on the Israeli occupation and the black September movement. Through the use of montage and photographs, the film captures the essence of the revolution and the struggle for independence.
In 'The Present,' a Palestinian father and daughter navigate their way through an Israeli checkpoint to purchase a gift for the mother's wedding anniversary. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, but their determination and love for each other prevail.
200 Meters tells the story of a father living in the Palestinian territories who is separated from his sick son when he is detained at an Israeli checkpoint. Desperate to be by his son's side, he embarks on a dangerous journey to cross the border and reach the hospital. Along the way, he faces various obstacles and dangers, including the Israeli occupation, the Israeli West Bank barrier, and the risk of being caught by Israeli authorities. It is a gripping tale of love, resilience, and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child.
In the Druze mountain villages between Syria and Israel, Kamel, a respected sheik, must make an impossible decision between family and duty when his estranged brother returns to the Golan Heights after 47 years in exile.