Harun Abu Aram, a resident of Masafer Yatta, was shot by an Israeli soldier while trying to protect his electric generator, leaving him paralyzed.
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Harun Abu Aram, a resident of Masafer Yatta, was shot by an Israeli soldier while trying to protect his electric generator, leaving him paralyzed.
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Synopsis
Basel Adra, a Palestinian activist, documents the destruction of homes in Masafer Yatta, a region in the occupied West Bank, from 2019 to 2023. He faces Israeli military actions enforcing a court order that designates the area as a firing zone. Adra befriends Yuval Abraham, a Jewish Israeli journalist, as they work to raise awareness about the plight of the residents. The film captures their struggles, including the tragic shooting of Harun Abu Aram, who becomes paralyzed during a confrontation with soldiers.
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The GuardianThis award-winning account by Palestinian and Israeli film-makers of the brutal expulsion of Palestinian villagers by the Israeli army is essential viewing.
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Why Watch
- See Basel Adra's fight against forced displacement in Masafer Yatta.
- Meet Harun Abu Aram, who faced violence while defending his home.
- Find out about the friendship between Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham.
Did You Know
- The film won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
- Harun Abu Aram was shot and paralyzed while trying to protect his generator.
- The film had its world premiere on February 16, 2024, at the Berlinale.
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Who directed the documentary No Other Land?
No Other Land was directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor.
What award did No Other Land win at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival?
No Other Land won the Panorama Audience Award for Best Documentary Film at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival.
What happened to Harun Abu Aram in the documentary?
Harun Abu Aram was shot by an Israeli soldier and paralyzed from the neck down while trying to prevent the theft of his electric generator.
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