Children of Peace
In the 1970s, a group of dreamers embarked on a utopian experiment, giving birth to Neve Shalom—a village envisioned as a model of harmonious coexistence between Arabs and Jews. Despite their noble aspirations, this community found itself entangled in internal conflicts and beset by external challenges that put their revolutionary vision to the test. This documentary, a groundbreaking exploration, delves into the experiences of the children who came of age in this extraordinary setting. Now adults, they grapple with the harsh realities of political turmoil, war, and societal segregation. Through their personal stories, Children of Peace seeks to scrutinize whether Neve Shalom indeed offered a genuine opportunity for peaceful coexistence or if it was, ultimately, nothing more than a social experiment.
Crew
Directed by - Maayan Schwartz
Produced by - Amir Harel, Ayelet Kait
Director of Photography - Maayan Schwartz
Music - Didi Erez
Editor - Boaz Lion, Sharon Yaish
Details
Documentary, 58 min
Digital
Language: Hebrew, Arabic
Subtitles: English
Lama Films, NFCT, KAN
World Sales: Panorama Films
Festivals & Awards
Miami Jewish FF
San Diego JFF
Sacramento JFF
Classes Without Borders (Pittsburgh)
Berkshire JFF
Philadelphia Israeli FF
North Shore JCC Marblehead, MA
Boston JFF
Michigan State Uni
Warsaw JFF in Krakow only
JCC Prague
Cleveland JFF
YESH Zurich
Hartford CT JFF