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Available online: 24/03/2024
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Director Orian Michaeli, Wiaam khater
Choreographer Orian Michaeli, Wiaam khater
Canada and Israel 2023
20 minutes
Arabic and Hebrew
A Syrian and an Israeli are looking for alternative methods of protest.

Synopsis

Through a feminist lens, Wiaam from Syria and Orian from Israel seek to examine alternative methods of protest against occupation, racism and violence in current Israel. They grapple with the decision of whether to leave or stay, take action or remain home.

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Through a feminist lens, Wiaam from Syria and Orian from Israel seek to examine alternative methods of protest against occupation, racism and violence in current Israel. They grapple with the decision of whether to leave or stay, take action or remain home.

Full credits

Section
International Short Film Competition
Director
Orian Michaeli, Wiaam khater
Choreographer
Orian Michaeli, Wiaam khater
Production countries
Canada and Israel
Production year
2023
Duration
20 minutes
Producer
Orian Michaeli, Wiaam khater

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