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Streaming January 12-24, 2024 Digital Screening Room

Israel | 67 minutes | 2023

Children of Peace

Southeast US Premiere

In the 1970s, a group of dreamers embarked on a utopian experiment, giving birth to Neve Shalom—a village envisioned as a model of harmonious coexistence between Arabs and Jews. Despite their noble aspirations, this community found itself entangled in internal conflicts and beset by external challenges that put their revolutionary vision to the test. This documentary, a groundbreaking exploration, delves into the experiences of the children who came of age in this extraordinary setting. Now adults, they grapple with the harsh realities of political turmoil, war, and societal segregation. Through their personal stories, Children of Peace seeks to scrutinize whether Neve Shalom indeed offered a genuine opportunity for peaceful coexistence or if it was, ultimately, nothing more than a social experiment.

Director's Bio

Directed by Maayan Schwartz

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Maayan Schwartz earned his BFA at Sapir Film School and has since directed a variety of short films, including fiction and documentaries. Children of Peace is Maayan’s documentary feature film debut.

Cast and Credits

Director

Maayan Schwartz

Screenwriter

Maayan Schwartz

Cinematographer

Maayan Schwartz

Editor

Boaz Leon, Sharon Yaish

Cast

Omer, Hilal, Shireen, Amit

Film Info

Year

2023

Country

Israel

Run-time

67 minutes

Language

Hebrew, Arabic, English, French with English subtitles
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