Five former Palestinian prisoners reenact their experiences in a reconstructed Israeli interrogation center to confront their traumatic memories.
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Five former Palestinian prisoners reenact their experiences in a reconstructed Israeli interrogation center to confront their traumatic memories.
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Ramzi Maqdisi and other former Palestinian prisoners gather in a reconstructed Israeli interrogation center for a unique role-playing experiment. They relive their traumatic experiences from detention, confronting the psychological scars left by their interrogations. Set in an empty room, the men recreate moments of humiliation and fear, seeking to process their past. Directed by Raed Andoni, "Ghost Hunting" captures their emotional struggles and the lasting impact of these experiences on their lives. The film won the best documentary award at the Berlinale 2017.
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Why Watch
- Meet Ramzi Maqdisi and other former prisoners.
- See the reenactments of real detention experiences.
- Find out about the impact of Israeli detention on individuals.
Did You Know
- Ghost Hunting won the best documentary award at Berlinale 2017.
- The film was the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.
- It features reenactments by released Palestinian prisoners of their detention experiences.
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Who directed the documentary Ghost Hunting?
Ghost Hunting was directed by Raed Andoni.
What award did Ghost Hunting win at the Berlinale 2017?
It won the best documentary award at the Berlinale 2017.
What was Ghost Hunting's submission for the 91st Academy Awards?
It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.
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