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201070 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Budrus

201070 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A 15-year-old girl inspires her community and draws international attention as her father leads a movement to protect their village from destruction.

“It takes a village to unite the most divided people on earth.”

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Ryuichi Hiroki,

Hirofumi Inaba,

Synopsis

A 15-year-old girl inspires her community and draws international attention as her father leads a movement to protect their village from destruction.

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Ryuichi Hiroki

Ryuichi Hirokidirector

Hirofumi Inabadirector

Yasutaka Moridirector

Kohei Kiyasuwriter

Kana Matsuiwriter

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Ayed Morrar stands at the forefront of a movement in Budrus, a Palestinian village threatened with destruction. He unites factions of Fatah and Hamas, along with Israeli supporters, to protect their home. Initial setbacks challenge their efforts, but the situation shifts when Ayed's 15-year-old daughter takes action. Her determination galvanizes the community and attracts international attention. Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, this 2010 documentary captures grassroots activism in a region marked by conflict.

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