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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

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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".

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Derek Smith Slant Magazine 09/19/2021
2.5/4
The film persuasively sheds light on the grievances of the Palestinian people that have long fallen on deaf ears. Go to Full Review Jay Weissberg Variety 03/12/2021
An essential explanation of Israeli objectives and the systematic subjugation of a people, deserving international attention. Go to Full Review Paul Attard In Review Online 09/29/2021
[Mograbi's] formal approach is equally embarrassing: this is a middle school Prezi PowerPoint being sold as cinematic product, gracelessly edited. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 09/27/2021
4.5/5
A sobering documentary about the effects on all sides of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people during its military occupation. Go to Full Review Jonah Koslofsky The Spool 09/24/2021
The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual For Military Occupation is about as worthwhile as merely showing up to a J-Street event. Go to Full Review Carmen Paddock One Room With A View 03/15/2021
4/5
Weaves a frank picture of a complexly perceived situation. Its scientific profile of modern-day colonialism makes an almost-too-dispassionate case for the oppressed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Avi Mograbi

Director

Avi Mograbi

Writer

Camille Laemlé

Executive Producer

Serge Lalou

Executive Producer

Philippe Bellaiche

Cinematographer

Serge Lalou

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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".
Director
Avi Mograbi
Producer
Serge Lalou, Camille Laemlé, Annie Ohayon-Dekel
Screenwriter
Avi Mograbi
Production Co
Les Films d'ici
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Hebrew
Runtime
1h 50m