Summaries

The year is 1989. In an era of Palestinian demands for independence, the State of Israel sends young soldiers to oversee the Palestinian population in the Occupied Territories. After one of them is killed, the common fate of four young soldiers and one Palestinian family is sealed. The film describes the extraordinary journey of a young soldier trying to find his place in the chaos surrounding him.—Yariv Horowitz

This film depicts a harsh reality from a human perspective, portraying the individuals literally caught in the crossfire of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Set in 1989, during the first intifada, the film follows Tomer, one of four Israeli soldiers posted on the roof of a Palestinian home in Gaza, after one of their comrades has been killed in the neighbourhood.

Details

Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
Release date Feb 20, 2013
Countries of origin France Israel
Language Russian Arabic Hebrew
Production companies Arte France Cinéma United King Films Topia Communications

Box office

Budget $1500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

All Filters