Movies and TvShows featuring "palestinian-history" theme.

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.

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

For Palestinians, 1948 marks the “Nakba” or “catastrophe”, when hundreds of thousands were forced out of their homes. For Israelis, the same year marks the creation of their own state. This four-part series attempts to present an understanding of the events of the past that are still shaping the present.

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 a country locked between Egypt and Israel, Gaza's youth are drawn to their beaches. Weary of the daily 'state of emergency' they seek meaning and perspective to their lives through surfing.

A filmmaker delves into the underground world of extremism and the struggle for peace in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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.

After the latest Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, once the bombings cease, the reality of the conflict disappears from the media. The documentary is a trip to Gaza, where through various characters we know the violation of human rights they suffer daily and the post-war blockade and situation that the Palestinian population is trying to survive in the Gaza Strip. A journey through their cities, their people and also, somehow, their history under the occupation of Israel.

A "slice-of-life" documentary set in Gaza City, following the inner and outer lives of a 13-year-old boy, a self-styled revolutionary, as he struggles to find meaning in his life while his friends are killed around him, one by one.

The documentary records the memories of a group of Palestinian elders, mainly veterans from the 1948 expulsions. Their stories of refugee struggles are interspersed with poems of Mahmoud Darwish.

Long before the first Intifada drew international media to focus on Palestinian life under Israeli rule, David Koff produced this in-depth portrait of the daily conflict being waged in Israel/Palestine. It was recently rediscovered. With a combination of candid interviews and remarkable historic footage, Occupied Palestine unpicks the strategic and ideological motors of Israeli rule in Palestine, powerfully depicting that the roots of today's crises were firmly planted in the ground decades ago. Met with bomb threats and censorship on its initial release in the US in 1981, Occupied Palestine remains a singular work of engaged filmmaking and a unique record of an overlooked chapter in the course of the conflict.

To Shoot an Elephant (2009) is a powerful documentary that delves into the challenges faced by medics in the midst of the Israel-Palestine conflict. It provides a gripping account of their experiences and sheds light on the complexities of the ongoing conflict. Through real-life stories and interviews, the film explores the hardships, dilemmas, and personal sacrifices that medics endure in their efforts to save lives amidst the chaos and violence.