Coexistence: A Cinematic View of the Israel-Arab Conflict
The Department for Jewish Zionist Education

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The Israel Experience:

Coexistence: A Cinematic View of the Israel-Arab Conflict


Israel Film Archive/Jerusalem Cinematheque, Film and Media Education Department

Purpose: Cinema reflects significant issues, such as coexistence, human rights, democracy, freedom of thought, speech and belief. Observe and question not only subject matter, but also ourselves and our attitudes as viewers - misconceptions, prejudices. Visual material challenges us to reflect upon past history, present trends and future possibilities.

Process: Lecture, combined with screening of film clips - documentary and feature - followed by discussion with lecturer. Session may end with screening of relevant full-length feature. Films are selected from extensive collection of Israel Film Archive and include some of the best cinematic efforts of Arab and Israeli filmmakers. Structure may be altered according to need.

Implementors: Film and Media Education Department lecturers andstaff, film directors.

Target group: High school and college students, age 16 and up.

No. of Participants: 30-80.

Duration of Activity: 2-4 hours.

Location of Activity: Jerusalem Cinematheque.

Aids and Materials: Written material about the films.

Special Requirements: None.

For information and orders:
In Israel:
Israel Film Archive/Jerusalem Cinematheque
P.O.B. 8561, Jerusalem.
Tel: 02-724131 Fax: 02-733076
Contact Person: Ms. Gili Mendel.

In the USA:
Youth and Hechalutz Department,
110 E. 59thStr. N.Y.C. N.Y. 10022.
Tel: 212-339-6002; Fax: 212-755-4781.
Contact Person: Zeev Machnai.


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Last updated: 06/29/95
Esther Carciente: esthers@jajz-ed.org.il
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