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The Hilltops

The West Bank hilltops are a critical final frontier in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some see them as a key to long-term peace, while others view them as a door to destiny. Following the lives of three female settler activists, this frontline observational documentary witnesses a number of women-led projects committed to inhabiting land they feel their faith has fated them to control. Engaging with settlers who willingly explain their position and visibly act on their convictions, director Igal Hecht contributes to an ongoing dialogue around issues that are so often polemic and adversarial. Moving from well-established communities on contested land, to settlers constructing walls as quickly as they’re demolished by the Israel Defense Forces, the struggle is compelling visible evidence of an organized movement grounded in zealous beliefs. Can a path to peace start from the top of a hill, or is that where it ends? – Alex Rogalski (HotDocs)

Free Improvisation

This documentary follows the struggle of Jean-Claude Jones and he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis to continue making music despite the adversities of his illness.

Back and Forth

Made up of four short films, all of which are directed by Bedouin directors in their debut as film makers, this unique film is an unprecedented authentic self-portrait of current life in Bedouin society. Portraying the struggle for progress that in many ways is held back by the traditions of the nomadic past.

Green Yellow Red

Mogus Birseau lives in Southern Israel and wants to creat music for the Israeli mainstream. He surrounds himself with a group of young men who write songs that express the feelings of the typical Ethiopian immigrant to Israel.

The Human Turbine

The Human Turbine is the story of an exciting encounter between Jewish academics Palestinian shepherds Susiya population – refugees deported three times already. Noam Dotan, child prodigy – a genius physicist and high tech; Uri Pinkerfeld, the Land of Israel and former senior government job; Ehud, Dr. history and Bible; Ariela, taking care of her profession – all adults, supervised illusions, political ideology great hope.

Every one of these individuals chose to give up the pleasures of life, a senior academic status, rank and promotion management positions. by joining forces chose to channel the knowledge, ingenuity and dreams, and harness the wind and the sun for renewable energy project in Susya, a project that aims to supply electricity to the residents who live without electricity in tents and caves. one after another It’s coming on The lights in tents, lighting and other life options bring the greatest light – milking Institute Susiya open to residents of new livelihoods, and economic independence.

Homecoming

As the State of Israel about to deport foreign workers and their children – this film is a timely exploration of a complex political and personal situation. Where does identity come from? And what makes you connected to your homeland? Homecoming takes us on a moving journey with three teenagers who were born in Israel to foreign workers who came to Israel in search of a better life. These kids are not Jewish, but are deeply Israeli – and their individual journeys take on cultural and emotional dimensions. We travel with them to the Congo, to Peru and to the Philippines as they examine their roots and contemplate their future.