The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

2021

1h 50m

Documentary

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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".

Derek Smith

Slant Magazine

The film persuasively sheds light on the grievances of the Palestinian people that have long fallen on deaf ears.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 19, 2021

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Jay Weissberg

Variety

An essential explanation of Israeli objectives and the systematic subjugation of a people, deserving international attention.

Mar 12, 2021

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Paul Attard

In Review Online

[Mograbi's] formal approach is equally embarrassing: this is a middle school Prezi PowerPoint being sold as cinematic product, gracelessly edited.

Sep 29, 2021

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A sobering documentary about the effects on all sides of Israel's oppression of the Palestinian people during its military occupation.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 27, 2021

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Jonah Koslofsky

The Spool

The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual For Military Occupation is about as worthwhile as merely showing up to a J-Street event.

Sep 24, 2021

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Carmen Paddock

One Room With A View

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.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 15, 2021

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Daniel N

There is not big diffference between NAZI Germany and israel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/27/24

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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