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.
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.
A juggler named Hans is imprisoned in a concentration camp during World War II. He manages to escape and becomes an emigrant in a new country. Hans must navigate his way through post-war Germany, dealing with trauma, struggle, and the pursuit of a better life.
A ten-year-old Israeli boy whose father died years earlier during the Six-Day-War is determined to find out more about his father's death. He skips school and, with the help of a friendly cab driver, heads to Jerusalem to find the men who fought with his father's unit and learn the exact circumstances. During the drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the cabbie provides a history of the establishment of the Jewish state
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.
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.
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.
A comprehensive exploration of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Arab nations, spanning 50 years. The documentary delves into key events such as the Arab-Israeli war, the refugee crisis, the role of the United Nations, the plight of Jewish refugees, the establishment of Israel, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also examines factors like Zionism, the British Army's involvement, the formation of kibbutz communities, anti-Semitism, and the Holocaust survivor experience.
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.
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.
A Jewish woman is recruited to help track down a German commander who was her former husband.
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.
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.
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.
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?
"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.
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.
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.
Peggy and Bill are high society lovebirds, but their marriage plans are put on hold while Peggy spends most of her summer straightening out her wayward parents and her unlucky-in-love sister Janet. Mama and Papa are set to rights fairly quickly, but Janet's the one with real problems. It seems she sent some compromising love letters to a worthless cad, and now the bounder wants to use the letters for blackmail. Peggy's friend Roger and his flapper sweetheart Tootie hatch an elaborate plan to retrieve the incriminating letters and salvage Janet's reputation.