A documentary project by both Palestinians and Israelis that provides the necessary context for the eradication of several Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank by the IDF and armed settlers—it’s hard-hitting but a testament to courageous and responsible filmmaking in torrid circumstances.  

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One of the most talked about films from the Berlinale earlier this year due to the ongoing genocide of Palestinians by the state of Israel, No Other Land is certainly essential viewing for everyone, especially those who have been brainwashed by the evil Zionists. 

It’s still early days but the documentary might just have a shot at an Oscar nomination come 2025. Although it was filmed over several years (and before the Oct 7 attacks), the film’s currency operates urgently in the very immediate now. 

It gives us the necessary context for the eradication of several Palestinian villages in the Masafer Yatta region of the occupied West Bank. 

Homes and schools are destroyed and resources like water are cut off by both soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces and armed settlers as the Palestinians become displaced in their own land. 

They have nowhere to go and resort to staying in nearby caves for shelter.  Yet they protest bravely despite frequently being on the receiving end of disproportionate violence. 

“Leave our village. Go away. Leave, you shit.”

We can now understand even better the psyche of the oppressor and its murderous actions in Gaza not so far away—it all stems from the mind of a very disgusting right-wing government. 

Kudos to both Palestinians and Israelis involved in this project who are brothers and sisters of truth and peace, for showing things as they are, documented by the cameras that they carry around with heavy responsibility. 

While certain scenes may be hard-hitting to watch, the coping mechanism is to be very, very furious at it all. The filmmakers, however, also find some moments of levity as they reflect on their torrid circumstances.  They have quiet conversations in the dead of night about the future and what it holds. 

The people want to lead normal lives of co-existence and mutual respect, but the government on one side is hell-bent on wanton destruction, while the other side cannot possibly give up on resistance. 

Grade: A-

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