Saw this at the Bushwick Film Fest. Strong doc film with beautiful long takes that capture poetic conversations between characters in the most unusual settings. A standout moment happens when one of the lead characters is being called out for his hypocrisy and tear gas hits (its not like in the movies), they slowly begin to realize their eyes are burning and run for shelter and perfume believe it or not (helps counteract the effects of tear gas).
The film takes a complicated topic and streamlines it by focusing on two characters, a Palestinian shop owner and Israeli (ex soldier), as they navigate Hebron (a complicated place to say the least).
The scene when the two characters meet is powerful even though the we can't hear what they are saying. In retrospect I found this more powerful since it allows us to infer what is happening.
The film takes a complicated topic and streamlines it by focusing on two characters, a Palestinian shop owner and Israeli (ex soldier), as they navigate Hebron (a complicated place to say the least).
The scene when the two characters meet is powerful even though the we can't hear what they are saying. In retrospect I found this more powerful since it allows us to infer what is happening.