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Children of Peace

August 20, 2024

Neve Shalom in Israel is the site of a unique experiment. For around 50 years, Palestinians and Israelis have grown up alongside each other in a bid to show that peace is possible.

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No matter what is happening in the world outside.

Portrait of the filmmaker Maayan Schwartz
Maayan Schwartz, filmmaker and former resident of Neve ShalomImage: Go2 Films

The filmmaker Maayan Schwartz grew up in Neve Shalom. In his documentary, he explores the question of whether co-existence between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians is possible.  

Five children sit in the grass and play
Childhood in Neve Shalom Image: Go2 Films

The film shows Schwartz‘ largely carefree childhood in the community he shared with his Palestinian friends - an ease that is shattered when he decides to join the army. 

A bomb explosion in a street of Tel Aviv
A bomb explosion in Tel Aviv Image: Go2 Films

The film poses the question of whether an experiment like Neve Shalom is a utopia that crumbles as soon as the residents leave their bubble and venture into the outside world -- where hatred, violence and a lack of understanding on both sides is the order of the day.
 

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