Movies and TvShows featuring "kibbutz" theme.

Black Book is a Dutch World War II film that follows the story of a Dutch Jewish singer named Rachel Stein. She is forced to go into hiding after witnessing the execution of her family by Nazis. Rachel then joins the Dutch resistance and becomes a spy, infiltrating the German headquarters in order to gather important information. Along the way, she forms a romantic relationship with a German officer, which adds to the complexity of her situation. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and survival in a time of war.

The main decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia and the US tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict.

A Tale of Love and Darkness tells the story of a young boy growing up in Jerusalem during the early years of the Israeli state. As he witnesses the turmoil and hardships caused by the Arab-Israeli conflict, he also struggles with the grief of losing his mother and the depression that consumes him. Through self-punishment and a deep connection to literature, he navigates the complexities of his own identity and the history that shapes his world.

Based on the novel by Belva Plain, covering a time span from 1909 to 1959. The story begins in New York's Lower East Side with the arrival of Polish-Jewish immigrant Anna (Lesley Ann Warren). At first employed as a humble seamstress, Anna is whisked into a whole new world when she becomes the wife of the enterprising Joseph Friedman (Armand Assante), who eventually becomes a wealthy Westchester contractor. Even so, Anna's heart belongs to Paul Lerner (Ian Shane), the son of the prosperous Fifth Avenue family which employs her relatives. In 1918, Anna gives birth to Paul's daughter, allowing Joseph to believe that he is the father. The secret surrounding Anna's child will lead to a daunting and frequently heartbreaking chain of events, culminating decades later in the newly formed state of Israel, where Anna's grandson Eric hopes to "find himself" -- and ends up finding more than he bargained for.

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.

In Walk on Water, a Mossad agent named Eyal goes on a mission to track down a Nazi war criminal hiding in Jerusalem. To get closer to his target, he poses as a tour guide and befriends his target's grandson. Along the way, Eyal begins to question his own beliefs and prejudices as he forms a connection with the grandson and meets a young German woman who challenges his assumptions about the past. The movie explores themes of identity, forgiveness, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Unknowns is the story of a group of boys, living in the margins of the Israeli society and passing their time in a school for at-risk youth. One day, after a local girl is raped, the boys become the immediate suspects, their already unbalanced world gets completely disturbed. The show deals with the question of the chance these boys have in order to break the cycle of violence they’re in. This is a story of cruel and magical friendship between boys who will sacrifice anything just to avoid their own destiny.

Set on a troubled kibbutz in Israel, 'Sweet Mud' follows the story of a 12-year-old boy named Dvir, who navigates the challenges of growing up amidst a backdrop of institutionalization, mental illness, and his search for new love. As he develops a close bond with his mother, deals with the harsh realities of military service, and experiences the complexities of young love, Dvir's journey explores themes of identity, loss, and the psychological stress of life in the community. With a mix of heartwarming moments and poignant struggles, 'Sweet Mud' is a powerful portrayal of adolescence and the longing for connection.

"Cocktail Molotov" is the story of the adventures of this threesome, who reach Venice only to learn of the outbreak of the May 1968 disturbances at home. Once again, Anne, Frederic and Bruno realize that the important things of their time are happening somewhere where they are not. Swindled out of their car and virtually broke, they hitchhike back to Paris, hoping to arrive in time for some of the excitement.

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.

Brussels, Belgium, 1959. Michel and Charly Kichka, two Jewish brothers, enjoy a happy childhood with their parents and their two sisters. Henri, their discreet and usually silent father, does not speak at all about his past, so they imagine that as a young man he was an adventurer, a pirate or a treasure hunter.

Two Jews and their former British comrade land on opposite sides of the Palestine issue following World War II.

A Woman Called Golda is a biographical drama focusing on the life of Golda Meir, a Russian-American woman who became the fourth Prime Minister of Israel. The movie traces her journey from her early years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her involvement in Zionist activities and her ultimate rise to power. It explores her struggles, sacrifices, and determination to establish a homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine, despite facing numerous obstacles and challenges along the way.

When ten-year-old Aya is left at a kibbutz where children are housed by age instead of gender, not only does she have to get used to dealing with a lot of children, making friends and enemies, she also has to get used to sharing her room with boys... and sharing the showers with them too.

Six young volunteers from different backgrounds travel to Israel to spend a summer working on a kibbutz, a communal farm where they can find adventure, hide from their pasts or search for themselves. But when American pre-med student Mike falls for tough kibbutz woman Gila he must make the most difficult choice of his life. In a land of clashing cultures, remarkable possibilities and shocking dangers, can real love survive the most surprising challenge of them all?

When their beloved grandmother passes away, three brothers in Israel must navigate bureaucratic obstacles and overcome family tensions in order to fulfill her final wish of a proper burial.

Rachel Strode, a young immigrant with a dark secret in her past, comes to Israel in the Fall of 1973 to volunteer in a Kibbutz and then to convert to Judaism. Soon, she realizes that the local Kibbutz members don't seem to like strangers and foreigners, and that the evening of Yom Kippur (the most important holiday for Jews), will bring danger to her and her young volunteering friends. What begins as a time of fun and the celebration of youth turns into a menacing and bloody night of terror, which will give a new meaning to Yom Kippur of 1973.

When many people think of Israel, it is often in terms of modern war or ancient religion. But there is much more to the Jewish state then missiles and prayers. In his debut as a documentary filmmaker, adult-film entrepreneur and political columnist Michael Lucas examines a side of Israel that is too often overlooked: its thriving gay community. Undressing Israel features interviews with a diverse range of local men, including a gay member of Israel's parliament, a trainer who served openly in the army, a young Arab-Israeli journalist, and a pair of dads raising their kids. Lucas also visits Tel Aviv's vibrant nightlife scene-and a same-sex wedding-in this guided tour to a country that emerged as a pioneer for gay integration and equality.

Sallah is a comedy about a man named Sallah who struggles to settle into life in Israel after immigrating from a poverty-stricken refugee camp. He faces challenges such as bureaucracy, red tape, and cultural differences, all while trying to provide for his large family. The film uses satire to highlight the struggles of immigrants and the complexities of Israeli society.

Saar is an HIV positive gay man living in London, where he found refuge from the religious kibbutz where he grew up in Israel. Ever since he was diagnosed with HIV, Saar has craved his family's love, while they struggle with fears and prejudices.