ISRAEL: A HOME MOVIE
Dir. Eliav Lilti (93min, Israel, 2012). Go2Films.
In Hebrew w/English Subtitles
Documentary
An
impressive assemblage of home movies shot from the 1930s through the
1970s are strung together to form a mesmerizing history that documents a
living memory of Palestine and Israel's formation. Rescued from
oblivion in drawers, basements and attics, the 8mm, 16mm, and Super 8
footage chronicles daily family life unfolding alongside major
historical events. Producer Arik Bernstein notes, “This is no official
history. It’s not a left-wing look at history, or a right-wing look.
These are personal histories — little moments that make up a whole and
show something of who we are.”
A truly unique, nostalgic, and emotional journey, this film is a must for anyone interested in Israel's past and future.
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