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No Other Land: A Documentary
A documentary about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the struggles of Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, and the challenges of filmmakers from both sides.
English
United Kingdom
PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsMiddle EastHuman RightsIsraelConflictDocumentaryOccupation
HamasBerlin International Film FestivalNew York Film FestivalBiden Administration
Basel AdraYuval AbrahamRachel SzorHamdan BallalBenjamin NetanyahuKamala Harris
- Why did the filmmakers have to cut short their US tour?
- The film's directors, including Palestinian activist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham, had to cut short their US tour due to the sudden escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the rising dangers in their homeland.
- What is the main focus of the award-winning documentary film "No Other Land?"
- The film, "No Other Land," depicts the escalating violence and oppression faced by Palestinians in Masafer Yatta, a cluster of villages in the South Hebron hills, focusing on land confiscation and the daily struggles under military occupation.
- What are the differences in travel experiences between the Israeli and Palestinian directors?
- While Israeli director Yuval Abraham could easily return home, Palestinian director Basel Adra faced the challenges of crossing the border via Amman due to restrictions imposed on West Bank Palestinians traveling into Israel.
- What is the filmmakers' view on the role of the US in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
- The filmmakers believe that international pressure, especially from the US, is essential for change in the region, but they express disillusionment with the Biden administration's continued support for Israel despite the ongoing conflict.
- What are the key themes of the documentary relating to the systematic dehumanization of Palestinians?
- The film highlights the systematic dehumanization of Palestinians through checkpoints, daily violence, and land confiscation. It exposes the unequal legal systems, with Israelis subject to civilian and Palestinians to military law.