We Were The Others
"We Were The Others" (HaDavka’im) will trace the lives of several aging gay men. Through their experiences, their perspectives on historical events, and their cultural milestones, the film will sketch the underground and undocumented life of the community—from the establishment of the State until 1979, the year several brave individuals went to Kings of Israel Square to protest for their rights, marking the point where the community's history began to be told and documented.
The characters are part of the "Desert Generation" of gay men: those who lived in a wasteland without meeting places or role models for identification; those who, due to a massive lack of information, did not even know the word "homosexual" existed and sincerely believed they were the only ones experiencing these "strange feelings"; those who did not understand the connection between their attraction to men and their sexual identity; and those who finally mustered the courage to organize, emerge from the darkness, and fight for their visibility. Yet, in a society that sanctifies youth, they were already too old to enjoy the fruits of their struggle.
Crew
Director: Hadas Ayalon
Producer: Ayelet Kait, Amir Harel
Director of Photography: Tulik Galon
Editor: Maya Klar, Ron Goldman
Sound Designer: Nin Hazan
Music: Eran Weitz
Details
Documentary, 52 min.
Language: Hebrew
Subtitles: English, Hebrew
Lama Films, KAN, Rabinovich Foundation
Festivals & Awards
Doc Aviv - Official Competition
TLV Fest
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Greater Phoenix JFF
Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival
East Bay International Jewish Film Festival