I both appreciate and admire your concern over people getting the wrong impression about Israel. You are probably aware after visiting there, that most Israelis are not much concerned over world opinion. I don't see these films having that great of an impact. The biased news media tarnishes Israel's image far more than these films do. Israelis know how to take care of themselves and will take whatever action is necessary to defend themselves.
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Films like Gitai's cast Israel in a bad light.
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Have you seen
The Band's Visit yet? That is one funny movie that I know you'll enjoy. And this one does a good job of bridging the Arabi/Israeli cultural divide. Eran Kolirin did a marvelous job directing this great film. The only thing I didn't like was that it was too short.
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Originally Posted by Gremal
You need to remember that most people do not know what Israelis are like; most people are not familiar with everyday life in Israel; most people do not understand the issues facing the country.
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Ok, I recommend that they see the recent Israeli film,
Close to Home, directed by Vardit Bilu and Dalia Hagar. It will give a realistic taste of what it's like being an Israeli. It zeros in on Arabi/Israeli issues too, as well as the need for extremely tight security and what happens when that slackens.
I think you are bringing up some very good issues that need discussing. Thanks!