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In the 1970s, a group of dreamers embarked on a utopian experiment, giving birth to Neve Shalom—a village envisioned as a model of harmonious coexistence between Arabs and Jews. Despite their noble aspirations, this community found itself entangled in internal conflicts and beset by external challenges that put their revolutionary vision to the test. This documentary, a groundbreaking exploration, delves into the experiences of the children who came of age in this extraordinary setting. Now adults, they grapple with the harsh realities of political turmoil, war, and societal segregation. Through their personal stories, Children of Peace seeks to scrutinize whether Neve Shalom indeed offered a genuine opportunity for peaceful coexistence or if it was, ultimately, nothing more than a social experiment.
- Year2023
- Runtime67 minutes
- LanguageHebrew, Arabic, English, French
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorMaayan Schwartz
- ScreenwriterMaayan Schwartz
- CastOmer, Hilal, Shireen, Amit
- CinematographerMaayan Schwartz
- EditorBoaz Leon, Sharon Yaish
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
In the 1970s, a group of dreamers embarked on a utopian experiment, giving birth to Neve Shalom—a village envisioned as a model of harmonious coexistence between Arabs and Jews. Despite their noble aspirations, this community found itself entangled in internal conflicts and beset by external challenges that put their revolutionary vision to the test. This documentary, a groundbreaking exploration, delves into the experiences of the children who came of age in this extraordinary setting. Now adults, they grapple with the harsh realities of political turmoil, war, and societal segregation. Through their personal stories, Children of Peace seeks to scrutinize whether Neve Shalom indeed offered a genuine opportunity for peaceful coexistence or if it was, ultimately, nothing more than a social experiment.
- Year2023
- Runtime67 minutes
- LanguageHebrew, Arabic, English, French
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- DirectorMaayan Schwartz
- ScreenwriterMaayan Schwartz
- CastOmer, Hilal, Shireen, Amit
- CinematographerMaayan Schwartz
- EditorBoaz Leon, Sharon Yaish