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.
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
- Competition Shorts and 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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