Since 9/11, the Israeli arms industry has grown significantly, with military innovations tested in conflict zones and marketed globally.
“An investigative documentary revealing how the Israeli military occupation in Palestine has become a business rather than a burden.”
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Since 9/11, the Israeli arms industry has grown significantly, with military innovations tested in conflict zones and marketed globally.
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Yotam Feldman interviews military leaders and industry experts in Israel to reveal the country's arms trade. The film shows how Israel's military industry profits from years of conflict. It details how weapons are tested in combat situations and then marketed globally. Figures like Ehud Barak and Shimon Naveh discuss the strategic advantages gained from military operations. The documentary argues that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has shifted from a burden to a profitable enterprise.
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- See how Israel's military industry profits from conflict.
- Find out about weapons tested in real combat.
- Meet key figures like Ehud Barak and Shimon Naveh.
Did You Know
- The Lab won the best debut film award at the 2013 Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival.
- The film was shown at the DOK Leipzig festival in Germany and the Antenna Film Festival in Sydney.
- It is a coproduction involving Israel, Belgium, and France.
- The documentary is 60 minutes long and is presented in Hebrew with English subtitles.
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Who directed the documentary The Lab?
Yotam Feldman directed the documentary The Lab.
What awards did The Lab win?
At the 2013 Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival, The Lab won the award for best debut film.
What is the runtime of The Lab?
The Lab has a runtime of 58 minutes.
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