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201321 minPGdocumentary

Colonialism Political Polarization

The Goodness Regime

201321 minPGdocumentary

Twenty-one minutes of footage from Norway and Palestine examines how a nation uses corporate tactics to present itself as a peace-maker.

Colonialism Political Polarization

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Sille Storihle,

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Twenty-one minutes of footage from Norway and Palestine examines how a nation uses corporate tactics to present itself as a peace-maker.

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Sille Storihledirector

Jumana Manna

Jumana Mannadirector

Sille Storihlewriter

Jumana Manna

Jumana Mannawriter

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In Palestine and Norway, children's performances intertwine with archival diplomatic speeches. The Goodness Regime examines how a nation uses corporate strategies to promote itself as a peace-maker. It scrutinizes the Oslo Accords and the construction of national myths. The film reveals political contexts and scenes that shape this image, blending theatre with historical recordings to present a critical perspective on state branding.

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