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Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.

During Islam's holiest night, journey through Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Compound, where miracles shaped the faith. Meet those who maintain this sacred site as they reveal its spiritual legacy and daily operations.

Eva Mozes Kor, who survived Josef Mengele's cruel twin experiments in the Auschwitz concentration camp, shocks other Holocaust survivors when she decides to forgive the perpetrators as a way of self-healing.

An in-depth look into the unique bond between Evangelical Christianity and the Jewish State.

Closed-off to most of the world, the filmmakers were granted exclusive access to an isolated Jewish settlement in the Northern West Bank called Itamar which sits between two mountains- the Mountain of the Blessing and the Mountain of the Curse. On the night of March 11, 2011, two terrorists penetrated the security fence of the community, entered the home of the Fogel family, who were asleep in their beds, and brutally murdered the parents and three of their children, including a three-month-old who was nearly beheaded. THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE explores the aftermath of the crime and examines how the memory of that night still haunts the people of Itamar, and poses the question: Why would anyone choose to raise their family in such a dangerous place?

This fascinating program presents the story of Jerusalem and the Holy Land against the backdrop of history and prophecy. Jerusalem is the city where history began, and where many believe history will end.

An altercation between an Israeli soldier and a young Palestinian boy is further agitated via social media that begs the question of doing what's morally right or instead siding with cultural bias.

"The Hope: The Rebirth of Israel" examines the creation of the State of Israel, covering a time period from early Jewish settlers and philanthropists in the 19th century to the Israeli declaration of statehood in 1948. The series tells the story through the perspective of Zionist leaders and visionaries such as Theodor Herzl, Chaim Weizmann, David Ben-Gurion and Golda Meir.

In the early 1920s the Austrian Leopold Weiss left his Jewish roots behind, converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Asad. He became one of the most important Muslims of the 20th century, first as an advisor at the royal court of Saudi Arabia, and later translating the Koran into English. Asad was also a co-founder of Pakistan and its ambassador to the UN. The director follows his fading footsteps, leading from the Arabian desert to Ground Zero. He finds a man who was not looking for adventures but rather wanted to act as a mediator between East and West. "A Road To Mecca" takes this opportunity to deal with a heated debate which is currently becoming more and more important.

The documentary focuses on the issues facing a hospital which operates in a region which is full of political tension. The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital has been operating for over 130 years. The West Bank is subject to a system of movement restrictions, including the Separation Wall, permit system, settler-only roads, and the many checkpoints. Those living in the area are often facing extreme poverty. The hospital and satellite clinics and mobile outreach teams in the West Bank provides sight-saving treatments such as cataract and laser eye surgery to treat diabetic retinopathy. Their Gaza Hospital was established in 1992 to meet the growing need for eye care in a population that has been facing increasing difficulties in accessing the main hospital in Jerusalem. Over 1.8 million Palestinians live in isolation in Gaza, one of the most heavily populated areas in the world, of which 1.3 million are refugees. The St John School of Nursing is the only provider of specialist ophthalmic nursing training in the oPt. Upon completion, graduates are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing, accredited by the University of West London. Many nurses who undertake the course are given future employment with St John. Their 4-year Medical Residency Programme at the Jerusalem Hospital trains local doctors. Once qualified, the doctors can specialise in a particular area of ophthalmology under our Fellowship Programme. The Joint Teaching Programme in partnership with the Israeli Hadassah Medical Center, is where many of our doctors undertake their training. This partnership allows our doctors to access training that is not available to them in the oPt; as well as encouraging constructive relationships between Israelis and Palestinians.

Musician and talk show host Henry Rollins performs for two nights in Israel.

On March 24th, 2004, 15-year-old Hussam Abdu was apprehended at an Israeli border checkpoint with live explosives strapped around his waist. Instead of detonating the bomb, out of fear of death and love for his family, Hussam voluntarily surrendered and is now serving time in an Israeli prison for attempted murder. Since the start of the Palestinian Intifada in 2000, an alarming number of suicide bombers have been children aged 18 and under. To explore this troubling phenomenon, filmmakers Brooke Goldstein and Alistair Leyland risked their lives and traveled to the Palestinian towns of Jenin, Ramallah, Tulkarem and Nablus, seeking out and meeting with leaders of terrorist organizations responsible for recruiting children for suicide attacks. Through a series of first hand and thought-provoking interviews, "The Making of a Martyr" brings its audience into a part of Palestinian culture previously ignored, by uncovering those who are facilitating, teaching and paying children to take their own lives as human bombs. The film features interviews with wanted leaders of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, families of suicide bombers, Palestinian children imprisoned for participating in suicide missions amongst others, giving its audience a first-hand and troubling insight into the concept of martyrdom as it is being taught to Palestinian children.

Go behind the scenes of media coverage of the West Bank and enter a world where terror is a daily reality. Against the backdrop of this politically tumultuous environment there emerges a deeply layered story of a nation fractured by walls both physical and internalized. A professor of psychology, a catholic school English teacher and a political activist discuss the existential dilemmas faced by Palestinian youth as they attempt to develop a sense of self in a land carved by war. Their observations begin to take on new gravity as rare footage takes the viewer deep into the chaos of a military incursion inside a refugee camp. The ending analysis is both surprising and thought provoking as interview subjects grapple to maintain a sense of hope.

Geha Junction, one of the busiest in the Tel Aviv area, hundreds of Palestinians live underground. Young and old, they slip into Israel to find work and bring a small wage home. Their hiding place is in the underground parking garage of an abandoned, unfinished shopping mall, hidden from view despite its location. They pass most nights of the week here, six floors below ground. One of the mall's residents is Jalal who puts up with this hell in order to save money for his wedding while Nisrin, his fiancé, is waiting for him to finish the roof of their new house at Salem in the West Bank. From the darkness emerge still darker forms and ghostly voices. Under subhuman conditions, the men try to preserve their humanity. "In the dark", says Jalal, "the only thing left is to think about is love".

The documentary provides a comprehensive and poignant account of the aftermath of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and the ensuing war in Gaza. It features a wide range of testimonies from both Israel and the West Bank, capturing the diverse experiences and perspectives of individuals affected by the conflict.

In the industrial zone Nizzane Ha Shalom (Seeds of Peace) stands the recycling factory Tal El, where Jawdat Toulousy worked for over 6 years as a forklift truck driver. When he tried to unite the workers to fight for minimal labor rights, he was fired.

In Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo, Israelis and Palestinians work hand in hand. This would be considered as normality in many places around the world, but here it happens in an environment which is constantly shaken by violence and war. Even though coming from the same city, people's living realities seem to be far away from each other and are marked by deep cuts in society. In the microcosm of the zoo, among animals and on green refreshing grounds, their cooperation seems to be easy. Holy Zoo discovers an extraordinary place in the heart of the Middle East conflict and dares to revive questions about freedom and hope in a desperate situation.

A Jerusalem couple set off on a journey. Against a backdrop of beauty, belief and great violence, they begin a film of their lives.

Part road movie, part performance video, part travelogue. WORDS : WALLS documents a trip through the scarred landscapes of the West Bank in which a group of poets and singers - including two of Scottish poetry's leading lights: Liz Lochhead (the Makar) and William Letford - encounter the many and varied forms which resistance takes; meeting artists, activists, and those just trying to survive in almost unbearable conditions. Faced with the effects of the Israeli occupation from petty harassment, to home demolitions, to aggression and violence, none could leave with the same innocence with which they arrived. However, the hospitality of the Palestinians, and the beauty of their country and culture, made the trip a curiously celebratory affair as well as a chance to establish a dialogue and exchange ideas. This was a whistle-stop tour; taking in a stay at Aida refugee camp, a visit to the last remaining shepherds in the once fruitful Jordan Valley, meeting the inspiring youth of The Freedom Theatre, and a tear gas filled demo at the apartheid wall. They left having barely glimpsed the struggle that is existence in modern day Palestine. Each had seen enough, though, to change their view of the world irrevocably.

German coach Adrian Haasner travels to Israel to teach Jewish and Palestinian boys how to play soccer. The story reaches its climax at a big tournament in an Arab city with over a thousand participating children. Soon, it becomes clear that this playful engagement has the potential to resolve fundamental problems.