Hot House

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Hot House

2006

1h 30m

Documentary

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Israel detains over 10,000 Palestinian prisoners. They are deemed "security prisoners" by the Israeli government, but, to many in the Palestinian world, they are viewed as leaders and martyrs for the crimes they have committed against innocent people. While some of the prisoners have renounced violence in favor of peace, many others are as dedicated to their causes as the day they were incarcerated and are creating virtual terrorist training camps within the prison's walls.

Jay Antani

Slant Magazine

Particularly striking is the astonishing level of access Dotan seems to have had.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 24, 2008

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Justin Chang

Variety

Stark, face-to-face interviews with convicted terrorists yield a disquieting portrait of a community that, despite or even because of its shackles, remains fervently committed to its cause.

Jan 31, 2007

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

Given the glut of films about the area, then, it is all the more commendable that director Shimon Dotan has found a fresh angle - and one that offers a unique insight.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 25, 2007

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Brandon Judell

New York Theatre Wire

Essential viewing for any student of Middle-Eastern affairs and scholar of human nature.

Jun 20, 2007

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Jeremy Mathews

Film Threat

There's a lot of powerful footage in the film, revealing the startling simplicity with which many of the prisoners view their actions.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 25, 2007

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Audience Member

i've seen it during FFM "Watch docs" in Warsaw- incredible good.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

A "must see" for all interested in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict and/or documentary films.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

An important and informative documentary, although I feel, not entirely subjective.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

A very nuanced look at Palestians living in Israeli jails.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

An incredible film, at terns both shocking and humanising, it gives a face to the Palestinians locked up in their battle for a homeland.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Synopsis

Israel detains over 10,000 Palestinian prisoners. They are deemed "security prisoners" by the Israeli government, but, to many in the Palestinian world, they are viewed as leaders and martyrs for the crimes they have committed against innocent people. While some of the prisoners have renounced violence in favor of peace, many others are as dedicated to their causes as the day they were incarcerated and are creating virtual terrorist training camps within the prison's walls.

Director: Shimon Dotan
Producer: Arik Bernstein, Jonathan Aroch, Dikla Barkai, Shimon Dotan
Screenwriter: Shimon Dotan
Production Co: Cinequest Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Hebrew
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 8, 2017
Runtime: 1h 30m

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