West Of The Jordan River

Amos Gitai returns to the occupied territories after 35 years, capturing the resilience and determination of ordinary citizens who refuse to be silenced by politics. Through intimate portraits of Israeli soldiers, human rights activists, journalists, grieving mothers, and Jewish settlers, Gitai reveals the complex web of relationships that bind people together in this conflict-ridden land. By focusing on individual stories and actions, Gitai offers a powerful counter-narrative to the dominant politics of occupation, inviting us to consider the human cost of this enduring crisis.