What is the meaning of military occupation?
Through the testimonies of the soldiers who implemented it, director Avi Mograbi provides insights on how a colonialist occupation works and the logic at work behind those practices. Using the 54-year Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza Strip the director draws us a “Manual for Military Occupation”.
Festivals & Awards
Berlinale Forum 2021 – Special Mention
Visions du Réel 2021 – International Competition
Yamagata International Documentary FF 2021 – Special Jury Prize
Censurados FF 2022 – Tijera for Best Censored Film
Gijon IFF 2021 – Distribution Award
Press
Makna PR - Chloé Lorenzi & Audrey Grimaud
The film is an essential explanation of Israeli objectives and the systematic subjugation of a people, deserving international attention.
Variety
Original title: The First 54 Years - an Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation
Production: Les Films d'Ici - 24images - Avi Mograbi - Ma.Ja.De - Citizen Jane
Nationality: France - Israel - Germany - Finland
Year of production: 2021
Running time: 2X52’ & 110’
Language: Hebrew
