Six soldiers, after years of service, refuse to serve in the occupied territories, facing isolation, family ostracism, and imprisonment as a result.
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Six soldiers, after years of service, refuse to serve in the occupied territories, facing isolation, family ostracism, and imprisonment as a result.
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Synopsis
Six Israeli soldiers, after years of service, refuse to serve in the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. They become known as refusniks, a choice that conflicts with national values and leads to severe personal consequences. The film features interviews with these soldiers, including signers of the "Combatants’ Letter." They recount their combat experiences and the public backlash they faced, including isolation, family rejection, and imprisonment. Directed by Shiri Tsur, the documentary won the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet six soldiers challenging military service in Israel.
- Find out about the 'Combatants’ Letter' and its impact.
- See the personal costs of refusing to serve in combat.
Did You Know
- Six soldiers became refusniks after years of active combat.
- The film features interviews with signers of the 'Combatants’ Letter'.
- Refusniks faced consequences like imprisonment and family ostracism.
- The documentary won the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival.
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What is the main focus of the documentary 'On the Objection Front'?
The documentary focuses on the Israeli refusnik movement and the stories of six soldiers who refuse to serve in the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Who directed the documentary 'On the Objection Front'?
The documentary was directed by Shiri Tsur.
What award did 'On the Objection Front' win?
It won the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the Berlin Film Festival.
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