Pitiless self investigation of Israeli society based on testimony by conscientious objecting soldiers and citizens. They show the true face of war.

Do soldiers and civilians have a right to know why and in the name of what they are called to battle, to kill and be killed? David Benchetrit's investigative film deals with the folly and futility of war and the phenomenon of conscientious objection in the Lebanon war (1982) and now. Eighteen years of war and two intifadas (1982, 2000) shook the Israeli society with terrible sights of terror attacks and controversial operations by IDF soldiers during the El Aqsa intifada. Soldiers and officers who refused to take part in Israeli operations in the territories took it upon themselves to expose the lie and reveal the true face of the war, its consequences and implications. Pilot Yoel Peterberg, regiment commander Eli Geva, combat soldier Serjio Yani, tank commander Igal Ezrati and Gadi Algazi pose burning questions, as soldiers and civilians, about the meaning of the personal responsibility of each and every one of us, about the limits of ethics and conscience. The film sketches a harsh and piercing look, in an uncompromising self-examination of Israeli society, the occupation and the oppression. It deals with the responsibility for war crimes carried out under the orders of officers, military commanders and politicians. An informative and provocative picture from both sides of the coin.


"The film deals with the folly and futility of wars and the phenomenon of conscientious objection in the Lebanon war from 1982 until today. It is a harsh and piercing look, an uncompromising self-examination of Israeli society, the occupation and the oppression. The film deals with the responsibility for war crimes carried out under the orders of officers, military commanders and politicians. Are there limits to the laws of the state? Are people's consciences above these laws out of a commitment to humanity and universal laws?"
David Benchetrit



hebrew; s-t. english
Country of production: Israel
Format: Beta SP


Director.............................David Benchetrit
Production company........... Akedia Productions Ltd.
Sales................................ Akedia Productions Ltd.
Print source....................... Akedia Productions Ltd.
Scenario........................... David Benchetrit, Senyora Bar David
Editor............................... Senyora Bar David
Length...... 1h15



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