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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Born in Gaza is a powerful documentary that provides an intimate look into the lives of children growing up in the Gaza Strip amidst the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. It explores the devastating impact of war on innocent civilians, with a particular focus on the experiences of children who face the daily realities of violence, loss, and struggle.
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.
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.
The story of how a small group of teenagers created a skate scene from scratch in a place where you can't even buy a skateboard, whilst facing the challenges of living under military occupation.
Rising in vigorous defense of the nation-state of the Jewish people, distinguished Harvard Law School professor Alan Dershowitz presents incisive evidence from leading experts across the political spectrum to assert Israel's basic right to exist.
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.
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.
In 2014, during a trip, American Tim Bruns discovered cliffs in a small village five minutes north of Ramallah in Palestine and got to work equipping all the easy routes, then setting up climbing routes so that we can start teaching people how to climb. Bruns and Harris also opened Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym in Palestine. Today, gathered in the conflict-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse team of Bedouins, activists and urban professionals have embraced climbing as a much-needed respite from the burden of Israeli occupation. American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives. This documentary is part of the Reel Rock 17 series released in 2023.
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.