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Movie Reviews of Gaza Strip
Movie Review: To the person who claimed the arabs created Gaza
Summary: 5 Stars
I read your comments and i thought you were either making a fool of yourself or joking. The arabs created Gaza? You say that at that time, they had the monetary ability to move out of Gaza
instead of staying there. Let me ask you something. If someone
barges into your house one day and asks you to leave and find
another house because they want it and anyway, you can afford
another house, would you? And if the person threatens you and
your family, wouldnt you fight for them? Now this is their land,
their everything, Israel comes up one day and says, i want that
land, our land is not big enough. Does that make sense? They
want more water, make war with Jordan, they have the Jordan River.They keep looking for trouble. They Jews killed a prophet for god's sakes. They crucified him. Where is their hearts? Even the United Nations told them to stop. Did they listen, not once.
For all of you who say what kind of people would allow their sons to strap themselves to bombs. These kind of people. They have nothing. Nothing at all. To die, trying to protect their family is a much better option then sitting down waiting for a bomb to kill you, without you even making an effort. I think its sad that a boy that young sees no hope in his life. A boy that young witnessing so much death that his childhood and innocence was stripped from him. I think Israel is the real "terrorist". They are just hiding behind a political mask.
Movie Review: gaza strip gas scene
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me just say that this is a great documentary film.And second, I notice that there are a bunch of low-bar reviews posted here about one of the scenes in the film, that shows a gas attack on a refugee camp in Gaza. From footage of the camp, the hospital, and lots of interviews with the patients, their families and doctors (including one from Doctors Without Borders) we are shown that the gas the Israelis used wasn't normal teargas, but something else. Some reviewers have talked about this scene, calling it lies -- and saying that Longley (the director) made a false claim of nerve gas use by the Israelis.
In fact, the film contains no such claim -- it just shows the material and the interviews and leaves the nature of the gas an open question. Also, I found on the films website a page that has many of the transcripts of these interviews, as well as press clippings about the attack. You can find the website by typing 'Gaza Strip documentary' into Google, or by going to the "Gaza Strip" film listing in the Internet Movie Database. The web page with the transcripts can be found linked from the bottom of the "Palestine Links" page or the "Reviews / Articles" page. Amazon doesn't allow for posting URLs in the reviews, or I could just link it here.
Just thought I'd clear the air because it's a controversial scene that's bound to cause a lot of arguments.
Movie Review: You Can't Handle the Truth
Summary: 5 Stars
The special features include some striking still shots, a map of the Gaza Strip showing the extent of Jewish settlements in 2002 and a narrated audio track by James Longley, which I have not yet heard.
The film includes profanity in Arabic which is then translated into the English subtitles.
The film includes a segment describing Israeli use of a gas weapon which caused neurological symptoms. I had never heard that before.
Another amazing scene is a large number of children standing around and taking cover every 10 seconds or so as gunfire breaks out, but otherwise acting as if it was normal.
The most unbearable scene is a dialog where Muhammad Hijazi, a thirteen-year old boy who appears frequently in the documentary, talks about what he thinks might happen to him after death. He relates the conversation he imagines might take place between him and God and his assignment to Hell or, perhaps, purgatory.
The film's footage was shot in 2001 (I think).
As I was watching it, I was thinking that most of my previous office co-workers would not be able to handle the truth of this movie. The Palestinians Longley interviews express a deep pessimism combined with a determination to resist.
James Longley has also directed Iraq in Fragments. He is currently working on a documentary film about Iran.
Movie Review: Gaza Strip.. a disturbing depiction..
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary hits the viewer like a sledgehammer to the side of the face. Its a very personal depiction of life under occupation and sets a case for the day to day struggles of the 'occupied' in the Gaza strip. The story line follows a couple of young local children and takes in their points of view.. and there is most certainly a grim portrayal of life and paints a very grim future for them. Furthermore, the documentary brings to light a range of very very serious allegations against the Israeli 'occupiers' that deserves further investigation including: the use of nerve gas on civilians; the intentional targeting of civilians; collective punishment by way of road blocks etc; and the prevention of humanitarian resources (such as ambulances and medical aid) from getting to civilian victims..and the list goes on. These are definitely crimes against all known forms of international law and human rights conventions. It is also not hard to imagine why hence the director draws heavy criticism from various groups on the Israeli side as to the impartiality of the movie. Nonetheless, this reviewer can certainly understand that there is no way to sugar-coat such issues and they must be dealt with openly. In conclusion it is my humble opinion that this documentary brings to the Israel-Palestine debate a very valuable input. 5 stars.Movie Review: excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
"Gaza Strip" is an excellent documentary that reveals what life is like for Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, specifically in this tiny strip of land (only 4 miles wide). The filmmaker, James Longley, allows the Palestinians (mostly adolescents) to speak for themselves, for better or for worse. Their comments reveal their collective frustration, sadness, and anger. Those reviewers who gave this film 1 star are being ridiculous - the film does not make any claims to "presenting both sides" or explaining all the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Contrary to what some have said, it does not claim that the Israelis are using nerve gas or intentionally killing civilians, nor does it try to "hide" the supposed fact that Palestinians want to "kill all non-Muslims (Christians & Jews)" (a ridiculous claim). "Gaza Strip" is a simple portrayal of Palestinian life under the Israeli occupation, and the film eschews scripted narration in favor of just listening to what Palestinian teenagers and others have to say. The viewer is allowed to hear what *they* think and no outside interpretation or meaning is imposed.
A final caveat - "Gaza Strip" contains a few extremely gruesome scenes, so remember that before beginning the film.