By Molly Stuart

Objector

In Israel, children are taught that when they turn 18, they will join the army. Seen by the government as the only way to defend itself against the Palestinians, the army is omnipresent in society. Against this backdrop, some young Israelis are demanding a peaceful approach to the conflict, and refuse to become soldiers. The film follows 19-year-old Atalya in her quest for truth and her conscientious objector process, which led to several months in prison. Through her demands, she embodies the commitment of young people who dare to say no in the hope of change. In Switzerland, too, conscientious objectors were imprisoned until 1996.

Country : United States, Israel, Palestine
Original languages : English, Hebrew
Subtitle : French

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Director
Molly Stuart
Producers
Buried Seed Production
El Dorado Films
Writers
Atalya Ben-Abba
Amitai Ben-Abba
Molly Stuart
Casting
Atalya Ben-Abba
Photography
Andres Gallegos
Editing
Daniel Chein
Molly Stuart
Son
Hilla Sheharbani
Sahar Cohen
Uri Agnon
Rights holder
Buried Seed Productions
Duration
75’
Year
2019