Movies and TvShows featuring "israeli-occupation" theme.
14 years after his first visit, Louis Theroux meets some of the growing community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have settled in the occupied West Bank.
This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.
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.
Follows the hunt for Imad Mughniyeh, a Lebanese terrorist who evaded his adversaries in the Mossad and the CIA for more than two decades.
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 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.
Gaza Fights for Freedom is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exploring topics such as food scarcity, lack of fresh water, inadequate medical care, and the impact of the Israeli occupation. The film highlights the struggles faced by the civilian population and their fight for freedom and justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This film is a window, opened through a miraculous encounter with Fatma Hassona. Offering glimpses of the ongoing massacre of the Palestinians. She has become my eyes in Gaza, and I, her connection to the outside world. We have kept this line of life going for almost a year. The bits of pixel and sound that we exchanged have become the film that you see.
Guy Hircefeld, a veteran who served in the Israeli military at the start of its occupation of Palestine in the 1980s, now fights against the Israeli occupation. His only weapon is a camera.
Bisan Owda, journalist and influencer collaborator of the media AJ+, is at the forefront of reporting by filming with her phone, the daily life of Palestinians to the world since October 7, 2023, the start of the war and devastation from Gaza. Owda's storytelling style and resilience have captured international attention, with his work widely covered by international media. She received an Emmy Award in 2024 for her outstanding coverage of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
“In Gaza you have to get there in the evening, in spring, lock yourself in your room and from there listen to the sounds coming in through the open window.... It's 2018. I am 25 years old and a foreign traveler. I meet young Palestinians my age..”
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.
Where Should the Birds Fly? is a powerful documentary that explores the daily lives of Palestinians living under the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip. It exposes the human rights abuses and war crimes committed against the Palestinian people, shedding light on the historical context and the struggle for freedom and justice.