Two former members of a children's theater group in Jenin committed a suicide attack in Hadera in 2001, killing four civilians.
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Two former members of a children's theater group in Jenin committed a suicide attack in Hadera in 2001, killing four civilians.
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Arna Mer-Khamis founded a children's theater group in Jenin during the 1990s, aiming to provide creative outlets for local youth. The documentary intertwines footage of her theater activities with scenes from the Second Intifada. It features interviews and personal stories from former theater members, including Ala el-Sabagr and Zakaria Zubeidi, who later became involved in armed conflict. The film presents a stark contrast between their childhood aspirations and the violence that shaped their lives, culminating in tragic outcomes for some.
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- See Arna Mer-Khamis's impact on children's theater in Jenin.
- Meet the theater children who became involved in armed conflict.
- Find out about the 2002 Battle of Jenin and its participants.
Did You Know
- Two former theater children, Yussef and Nidal, committed a suicide attack in 2001.
- Ala and Ashraf, two theater members, were killed in fighting in 2002.
- The film won 'Best Documentary Feature' at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival.
- The documentary features ten former theater children from Jenin.
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Who directed Arna's Children?
Arna's Children was directed by Juliano Mer Khamis and Danniel Danniel.
What significant event involved the children from the theater group?
Several children from the theater group participated in the 2002 Battle of Jenin, and two, Yussef and Nidal, committed a suicide attack in Hadera in 2001.
What award did Arna's Children win?
Arna's Children won the award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival.
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