Movies on War Festival returns for 14th edition, focuses on Gaza and Middle East
The #Movies on War# film festival returns to Elverum, Norway, from 13 to 17 November for its 14th annual edition.
Gaza
Gaza is by many called the world’s biggest prison
How Israel sells its destruction of Gaza
ISRAEL: Ever since the Hamas attack on Jewish kibbutzim and festival-goers a year ago, Israeli propaganda has been designed to win support for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, the Grayzone’s shocking documentary argues.
Land grab in Gaza
PALESTINE: The blind obedience of radical Israeli settlers, their leadership influence, and the state of Israel’s displacement tactics.
«Justice is something worth living for»
PALESTINE/ISRAEL: How is it to be a Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory? We spoke to Francesca Albanese about Israel’s war against Gaza, genocide, antisemitism, and impunity – from her specialisation on international law. She talks about political, legal, psychological, and epistemic violence – coming from how Israel, with Western acquiescence, has been threatening the Palestinians for decades.
J’accuse. Gli attacchi del 7 ottobre, Hamas, il terrorismo, Israele, l’apartheid in Palestina e la guerra
PALESTINE: Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, provides a critical analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the injustices and legal violations faced by Palestinians in occupied territories.
A million roses and coal
UKRAINE: The impact of war on three generations of women, blending personal stories, family archives, and historical parallels.
Holidays in the danger zone
CONFLICT: The ethical complexities and societal implications of war tourism in our media-driven world.
War, fear and decolonialization
INTERVIEW: Director Johan Grimonprez has for more than 25 years worked with documentaries that addresses power, media and manipulations trough his more essayistic style. His latest film, Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, was screened at Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival – where he garnered the audience award for best documentary
From tragedy to will
CONFLICT: A Palestinian doctor’s heartbreaking loss fuels his mission for peace, emphasizing the need for compassion and unity in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Living in limbo
Living in exile is hard, as we can experience in Mohamed Jabaly’s award-winning Life Is Beautiful. Despite the hardships, this film is a feel-good story celebrating solidarity and friendship.
Children’s nightmares of war
CONFLICT: A short doc follows a researcher as he probes children’s trauma-induced nightmares.
Terrorisation in the Lebanese skies
CONFLICT: Nyon’s Vision du Réel selection helps uncover unexpected forms of torture.