Movies Similar to On the Objection Front (2005)

An Israeli film director speaks with other veterans of the 1982 Lebanon War. He uses their stories to piece together his own recollections of serving in the conflict.

This documentary profiles James Nachtwey, a war photographer widely regarded as the most important in his field.

This film offers a unique look at how the Iraq War was viewed internationally, through the lens of Al Jazeera, the most-watched news organization in the Arab world. Frequently accused by the…

Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg journey to Israel to speak with Palestinian and Israeli children, aged 11 to 13, about their experiences growing up in a society marked by violence, division, and…

"Fertile Memory" is a film set in the politically tense West Bank. Directed by Michel Khleifi, known for "Wedding in Galilee," this movie blends documentary and narrative to explore the lives of…

Fourteen years after his initial exploration, Louis Theroux returns to encounter a larger community of religious-nationalist Israelis who have established themselves in the West Bank.

An Iranian filmmaker connects with a young Palestinian photojournalist through video calls. The photojournalist shares her experiences of living under confinement in Gaza amidst the ongoing regional conflict.

In 2014, American Tim Bruns discovered climbable cliffs near Ramallah, Palestine, and began developing routes to introduce climbing to the local community. Bruns and Harris also founded Wadi Climbing, Palestine’s first indoor…

Asher de Bentolila Tlalim's film essay, GALOOT ("Exile"), explores the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspective of those living far away. Visiting London, Israel, Morocco, and Poland, Tlalim interviews Palestinian refugees who are…

Testimonies from hostages, survivors, and first responders, previously unpublished, detail the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. These accounts reveal the horrific nature of the crimes committed by the Palestinian…

This short film is assembled from photographs taken by anthropologist and photojournalist Rogério Ferrari in the Palestinian territories during 2002.

In the fall of 2002, news broke that Benjamin Netanyahu would be speaking at Concordia University in Montreal, sparking an immediate and strong response from the student population.

Following 9/11, Israel's arms industry has experienced unprecedented growth. Major Israeli firms are developing and testing advanced weaponry for global sale, facilitated by private Israeli agents who leverage connections with politicians and…

In July 1988, aspiring freelance journalist Mizue Furui traveled to the Gaza Strip and West Bank documenting Palestinian life. She met Ghada Ageel, a 23-year-old elementary school teacher, in November 1993, and…

This is a realistic legal drama focusing on Judge Kholoud Al-Faqih, the first woman appointed to a Shari'a court in the Middle East. Her work offers a unique look at Islamic law…

Israeli filmmaker Shai Corneli Polak documents the construction of a security wall across Palestinian land in the village of Bil'in. Villagers largely protest peacefully, but the Israeli army responds with force. The…

"Breaking Bread" explores the intersection of food and politics. Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, Israel's first Muslim Arab MasterChef winner, uses cuisine to promote social change. She established the A-sham Arabic Food Festival in…

In the late 1990s, Israeli student Teddy Katz revealed the massacre of Palestinian civilians by Israeli troops in the village of Tantura in May 1948, during the first Arab-Israeli war. Initially lauded…

This documentary explores the origins and ongoing factors behind the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the role of U.S. politics in the situation.

"Here and Elsewhere" derives its title from the film's juxtaposition of footage depicting Palestinian fighters and a French family enjoying television at home. Initially created by the Dziga Vertov Group as a…