The documentary and Israeli production “Children” by Ada Ushpiz celebrated its world premiere at Dok Leipzig. For over two hours, the film takes the viewer into the streets, homes and emotional worlds of Palestinians. It is especially the children and young people who are the focus of attention. Over the course of several years, the director accompanies three families whose children, in one way or another, are seen as fighters against the Israeli occupation forces.
“Children” is screening at DOKLeipzig
At the beginning of the film, we follow the release of 11-year-old Dima, who spent four and a half months in an Israeli prison. She was arrested because, armed with a knife, she admitted to wanting to attack Israeli soldiers. Accompanied by a television crew and several journalists, Dima’s mother welcomes her daughter. Everyone wants to know how it was. What did she see? What did she experience? The disappointment is visibly great,...
“Children” is screening at DOKLeipzig
At the beginning of the film, we follow the release of 11-year-old Dima, who spent four and a half months in an Israeli prison. She was arrested because, armed with a knife, she admitted to wanting to attack Israeli soldiers. Accompanied by a television crew and several journalists, Dima’s mother welcomes her daughter. Everyone wants to know how it was. What did she see? What did she experience? The disappointment is visibly great,...
- 11/3/2020
- by Teresa Vena
- AsianMoviePulse
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