Broken Fences

Avi Mograbi, an Israeli filmmaker, sets out to document the lives of Palestinians living in the West Bank, focusing on the construction of the separation barrier. He interviews individuals affected by the wall, including Hassan Hourani, a Palestinian actor and director. The film explores the personal and collective impact of the occupation and the barrier on Palestinian society and identity. It contrasts the filmmakers' perspective with the lived experiences of those whose lives are directly impacted.

Broken Fences received critical acclaim for its sensitive and humanistic approach to a politically charged subject. Reviewers praised Avi Mograbi's ability to elicit candid and emotional responses from his subjects, offering a poignant look at the daily realities of life under occupation. The documentary was recognized for its artistic merit and its contribution to understanding the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

• A deeply empathetic and humanistic look at the impact of the separation barrier.

• Mograbi's directorial style elicits powerful and moving performances from his subjects.

• Offers a unique and important perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's honest portrayal of the human cost of the conflict and the separation barrier. Many found it to be an important and thought-provoking documentary that provided a valuable window into the lives of Palestinians. Some viewers noted the film's emotional weight and its ability to foster understanding.

Nominated for Best Documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival (2009), Winner of the Peace Film Award at the Berlin International Film Festival (2009).

The film began as an attempt by director Avi Mograbi to create a play with Palestinian actors about the occupation, but it evolved into a documentary when the realities of the situation became too profound to ignore.