Cinematography: Yoram Milo,
Noel Smart
Music: Werner Durand, Max Bygrane
Editing: Paul Carlin
Sound: Uri Buzaglo, Ammao Siam
Producer: Israel Goldvicht
Production company: October Films
Source:
Steve Nex
Channel 4 International
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London, 5WIP 2TX
ENGLAND (UK)
Phone: +44 20 7396 4444
steve_nex@hotmail.com
Why do some Palestinians blow themselves up? It's a mistake to say always
that it is simply because they are anti-Semitic. Here is an up-close
look at the dark logic of suicide bombers in the Holy Land.
In a series of powerful and unique interviews shot inside of Israeli
prison, this film explores the minds of Islamic suicide bombers. Three
failed bombers, captured by Israeli security forces, speak openly and
forcefully about their motivations, training, operational methodology,
and profound belief in the idea of entering paradise by becoming a martyr.
They talk of their hatred for Israel and Israelis - and, sometimes,
their hatred of Jews in general - as well as the persistent emptiness
and trauma of living under occupation, which, combined, have led them
to want to die. Through persistent questioning, however, we also discover
motivations deeper than blind hatred, including failed love, revenge,
and envy.
The film also features extensive interviews with the two key organizers
of the March 2003 bombing of a Haifa bus, which killed seventeen and
injured more than fifty Israelis. They remain unrepentant, vowing to
continue their bloody work until the day they actually do die. Tom Roberts
founded October Films in the UK. He has directed over a hundred films,
and received over thirty awards as producer or director. He trained
in BBC's TAP training scheme in 1979 and 1980, then worked on BBC's
current affairs series Panorama and Newsnight, before creating October
Films.
Filmography as Director (selected)
KILL 'EM ALL: AMERICAN WAR CRIMES IN KOREA (2001)
STAYING LOST (1999)
THE SEARCH FOR MOTHER RUSSIA'S CHILDREN (1997)
THE DEATH TRAIN (1996)
THE HOLYLANDS (1995)
FORGOTTEN HEROES (1994)
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