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Fence, Wall, Border

Does a high fence make better neighbors or will it leave a wound that will never heal? This three part film series follows the building of the fence between Israel and Palestine over a period of three years. While focusing on the physical essence of the fence/wall, its construction, the effect it has on the local inhabitants, the political, the economic and ecological aspects- this series takes it a step further showing the battle over the image of the fence, the righteousness and the March of Folly on both sides.

Festivals and Awards:

DocAviv International Film Festival, Israel 2006; Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2007, HotDocs, Canada, 2007

Director: Eli Cohen

Producer: Etty Wieseltier, Eli Cohen

Production Company: Wieseltier Productions

Cinematographer: Amnon Zlayet, Amnon Houri

Editor: Etty Wieseltier

Original Soundtrack: Tal Yardeni

Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Israel Broadcasting Authority - IBA

Distributor: Ruth Diskin Ltd.

Subtitles: English

Film Name in Hebrew: גדר, חומה, גבול

Does a high fence make better neighbors or will it leave a wound that will never heal? This three part film series follows the building of the fence between Israel and Palestine over a period of three years. While focusing on the physical essence of the fence/wall, its construction, the effect it has on the local inhabitants, the political, the economic and ecological aspects- this series takes it a step further showing the battle over the image of the fence, the righteousness and the March of Folly on both sides.

Festivals and Awards:

DocAviv International Film Festival, Israel 2006; Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2007, HotDocs, Canada, 2007

Director: Eli Cohen

Producer: Etty Wieseltier, Eli Cohen

Production Company: Wieseltier Productions

Cinematographer: Amnon Zlayet, Amnon Houri

Editor: Etty Wieseltier

Original Soundtrack: Tal Yardeni

Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Israel Broadcasting Authority - IBA

Distributor: Ruth Diskin Ltd.

Subtitles: English

Film Name in Hebrew: גדר, חומה, גבול

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