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The Fence
To shed light on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Alexandre Trudeau spends a summer with families on opposing sides of the Israeli security barrier in the West Bank.
46 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 10-12, College Adult
US Release Date: 2005
Copyright Date: 2004
ISBN (VHS): 0-7722-1167-1
ISBN (DVD): 0-7722-1168-X
Directed by Alexandre Trudeau
Produced by JuJu Films Inc.
Hosted and written by Alexandre Trudeau
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"As poignant as it is powerful" Joseph Planta, The Commentary
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Filmmaker Alexandre Trudeau spent a season working and living with families in Israel and in the West Bank. The Fence is an intimate tale of families on opposing sides of the security barrier in the Jenin-Afula area.
Israel claims that the security barrier was erected to protect civilians on the periphery of the West Bank - communities that have been regularly targeted by suicide bombers. But the fence follows a controversial route - often well within the boundaries of the occupied Palestinian territories - and forms a one-sided border, unilaterally policed by Israeli soldiers. The Palestinians perceive the fence as prison walls that have come to symbolize the greatest obstacle yet in their pursuit of freedom and self-determination under Israeli occupation.
Following the daily lives of ordinary people, the story reveals two opposing worlds and points of view: the Israelis' longing for security and the Palestinians' quest for freedom. Embracing and empathizing with both perspectives, The Fence is a sober testimony to how these two neighboring peoples have never been more at odds with each other.
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Awards:
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam
Museum of Modern Art, NYC
Banff World Television Festival
Silver Lake Film Festival
Reviews:
"The portrait painted by Alexandre Trudeau is as poignant as it is powerful. Trudeau is able to draw out the characters he watches with skill. And rather than proffer solutions or wax on with political theories as to the cause and effect of this conflict, he brings the all-too-important and yet largely overlooked human side to such big issues of our time." Joseph Planta, The Commentary
"The Fence stridently criticizes the recently constructed barrier between Israel and the occupied territories. It evokes sympathy for the ordinary Israelis and Palestinians...showing how it affects their jobs, daily lives, and future prospects... I could see this film being used in a history or political science class on the Middle East, in a conflict resolution class, or some kind of a Jewish/Arab studies course. I would use this in an introductory class." Michelle Mart, Associate Professor of History Penn State University
"This documentary takes the audience on a heart wrenching journey into the hope, desperation, and bitterness of the heavily militarized West Bank. The interviews are well done and give personal stories of hardship on both sides. The Fence transports the viewer into this world like no other... This is a powerful film, and receives the highest recommendation." Educational Media Reviews Online
Related Subjects:
Anthropology
History
Human Rights
International Relations
Middle East
Peace/Conflict Resolution
Sociology
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