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200590 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Music History Conflict

Knowledge Is the Beginning

200590 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Fifteen young Arab and Jewish musicians perform together in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, founded by conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1999.

Music History Conflict

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Fifteen young Arab and Jewish musicians perform together in the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, founded by conductor Daniel Barenboim in 1999.

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Paul Smaczny

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Daniel Barenboim

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Edward Said

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Mustafa Barghouthicast

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Daniel Barenboim conducts the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, which he founded in 1999. The orchestra unites young Arab and Jewish musicians in the Middle East. Through rehearsals and performances, they confront prejudice and seek mutual understanding. The documentary captures their collaborative efforts amid ongoing political and religious tensions. Barenboim positions the orchestra as a symbol of potential harmony, illustrating the challenges and common ground that arise from their diverse backgrounds.

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