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West of the Jordan River (2018)

5.620181h 28mEN
Documentary

Directed by Amos Gitai

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 28m

Language

EN

Release

March 15, 2018

Director

Amos Gitai

Official Trailer

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Overview

Amos Gitai returns to the occupied territories for the first time since his 1982 documentary FIELD DIARY. WEST OF THE JORDAN RIVER describes the efforts of citizens, Israelis and Palestinians, who are trying to overcome the consequences of occupation. Gitai's film shows the human ties woven by the m...

Cast

Amos Gitai

Amos Gitai

Himself

Yizhak Rabin

Yizhak Rabin

Himself

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into West of the Jordan River (2018), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Amos Gitai returns to the occupied territories for the first time since his 1982 documentary FIELD DIARY. WEST OF THE JORDAN RIVER describes the efforts of citizens, Israelis and Palestinians, who are trying to overcome the consequences of occupation. Gitai's film shows the human ties woven by the military, human rights activists, journalists, mourning mothers and even Jewish settlers. Faced with the failure of politics to solve the occupation issue, these men and women rise and act in the name of their civic consciousness. This human energy is a proposal for long overdue change.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of West of the Jordan River. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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