Near Far (Qorbeh Ghorbe)
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Near Far (Qorbeh Ghorbe)
Near Far is a six-part documentary series focusing on the Y and X generations of the 1948 Palestinians. We follow seven charismatic and opinionated young people, who are debating about where to live: should they stay where they grew up, move to a mixed city or one with a Jewish majority, or return home? The stories we follow encompass the most pressing social and political issues of the Arab society in Israel today: discrimination in building and planning, challenges of education and work, violence, participation in local and national politics and the constant quest for personal expression and freedom in a tightly-knit and quite traditional society.
Director: Ayelet Bechar
Producer: Nicholas Jacob, Ahlam Canaan, David Ofek
Production Company: Qumra House
Cinematographer: Tulik Galon, May Abadi-Grebler, Nicholas Jaboc, Nadine Nashef
Editor: Shaked Goren
Soundtrack Editor: Rotem Dror
Original Soundtrack: Muhammad Abu Ahmad
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Makor fund, Kan Israel Public TV
Colourist / Online Editor: Ihab Zidane
Visual Effects: Sana Jammelieh
Script: Ayelet Bechar
Subtitles: Hebrew, Arabic
Film Name in Hebrew: קרוב רחוק
Category: Art and Culture / Borders and Periphery / Economy / Education / Family / History / Human Rights / Identity / Immigration / Israeli Society / Israeli-Palestinian Conflict / LGBT / Minorities / Religion / Women
Tag Words: 1948 Arab Family generation X generation Y Haifa identity LGBTQ+ mother-daughter relationship Negev palestinian Women Empowerment youngsters
Near Far is a six-part documentary series focusing on the Y and X generations of the 1948 Palestinians. We follow seven charismatic and opinionated young people, who are debating about where to live: should they stay where they grew up, move to a mixed city or one with a Jewish majority, or return home? The stories we follow encompass the most pressing social and political issues of the Arab society in Israel today: discrimination in building and planning, challenges of education and work, violence, participation in local and national politics and the constant quest for personal expression and freedom in a tightly-knit and quite traditional society.
Director: Ayelet Bechar
Producer: Nicholas Jacob, Ahlam Canaan, David Ofek
Production Company: Qumra House
Cinematographer: Tulik Galon, May Abadi-Grebler, Nicholas Jaboc, Nadine Nashef
Editor: Shaked Goren
Soundtrack Editor: Rotem Dror
Original Soundtrack: Muhammad Abu Ahmad
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Makor fund, Kan Israel Public TV
Colourist / Online Editor: Ihab Zidane
Visual Effects: Sana Jammelieh
Script: Ayelet Bechar
Subtitles: Hebrew, Arabic
Film Name in Hebrew: קרוב רחוק
Category: Art and Culture / Borders and Periphery / Economy / Education / Family / History / Human Rights / Identity / Immigration / Israeli Society / Israeli-Palestinian Conflict / LGBT / Minorities / Religion / Women
Tag Words: 1948 Arab Family generation X generation Y Haifa identity LGBTQ+ mother-daughter relationship Negev palestinian Women Empowerment youngsters
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