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202065 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

And I Was There

202065 minPGdocumentary

8.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Palestinian homes in the West Bank are used as leisure spaces for Israeli soldiers during their service.

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Palestinian homes in the West Bank are used as leisure spaces for Israeli soldiers during their service.

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Eran Pazdirector

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Israeli soldiers recount their experiences in the West Bank, where Palestinian homes have been converted into leisure spaces. Directed by Eran Paz, "And I Was There" features candid interviews with these soldiers as they reflect on their actions during military service. The film addresses themes of guilt and memory, focusing on the soldiers' struggles to reconcile with their past. It offers insight into the psychological effects of their time in a conflict zone. The documentary runs for 65 minutes and was released in 2020.

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