Budrus (2009)

Follows a Palestinian leader who unites Fatah, Hamas and Israelis in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter jumps into the fray.

Director:

Julia Bacha

Writer:

Julia Bacha

9 wins & 1 nomination.

Storyline

Follows a Palestinian leader who unites Fatah, Hamas and Israelis in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction. Success eludes them until his 15-year-old daughter jumps into the fray.

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Taglines:

It takes a village to unite the most divided people on earth.

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Genres:

Documentary | Action | Biography | History | News | War

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Israel Palestine USA

Language:

Arabic Hebrew English

Release Date:

8 October 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Budrus Has a Hammer

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,819 (USA) (8 October 2010)

Gross:

$68,353 (USA) (31 December 2010)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Just Vision Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min 82 min (DVD)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

unknown: Political changes happen as a result of a struggle. Because there was a political force that caused it.

User Reviews

A Protest Movement Ignored by the Media

This documentary will be an eye-opener for many Americans. It tells the story of an on-going non-violent protest movement on the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories. The movement has been created and led by Palestinians--a people often portrayed as terrorists or fanatics by the Western media. Some intrepid international activists as well as some Israelis have joined the movement, but the focus of this film is on the Palestinians.

The film portrays the actual protests and the response by the Israeli military. Just as interesting are numerous brief interviews with many people including the leaders of the protests, an Israeli activist and an Israeli military leader on the ground (who I began to suspect was probably later fired, as his comments were damning as well as humorous). Many people might be shocked to see a Hamas member talk about the value of non-violent protest and how he has met progressive Jews whom he now views as comrades. Not a bearded mullah, he is a math teacher.

The protests I believe were filmed in 2003, but this movement against the Israeli theft of Palestinian land continues on the West Bank. Since it is rarely covered by the Western media, this film may be your only chance to get a good look at it.