The Tinderbox

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The Tinderbox

2022

1h 31m

Documentary

History

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A rare and thought-provoking examination of both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from its catalyst to why it still rages, to what needs to happen for it to stop. The Tinderbox combines ancient and more recent history, geopolitical problems (racism, inequality, immigration and fake truths), and psychology, with the deeply personal journey of one person forced to challenge everything they'd been taught about the conflict in Israel and Palestine. The film also shows the human face of this conflict by hearing from a wide variety of contemporary voices, ranging from a Settler to a political member of Hamas. Today, while this conflict still rages, an American Middle East Peace Plan is in the works, and anti-Semitism and Islamophobia remain as globally controversial as ever, this film will provide context, show how history continues to play out in the daily lives of people on either side of the divide, and will empower audiences to make up their own minds.

Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It is fascinating, if rather bleak, but does seem better suited to television than to a cinema release.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 27, 2022

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

A detailed historical analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is ultimately scuppered by the kind of painfully platitudinous narration that would struggle for a slot on kids’ TV.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 25, 2022

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

Thought-provoking but out-of-its-depth look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 25, 2022

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

Although this account is serviceable, there isn’t anything new in it.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 27, 2022

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Daniel Baksi

The Arts Desk

Assembled for the benefit of “people who know nothing”, this on-screen archaeology of the conflict’s origins seeks to brush away the dust of bias and disinformation that has come to obstruct our efforts towards peace.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 25, 2022

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Dan T

Salaam shalom themes of peace, which are needed more than ever

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/26/23

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Gillian Mosely

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Gillian Mosely

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Gillian Mosely

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André Singer

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A rare and thought-provoking examination of both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from its catalyst to why it still rages, to what needs to happen for it to stop. The Tinderbox combines ancient and more recent history, geopolitical problems (racism, inequality, immigration and fake truths), and psychology, with the deeply personal journey of one person forced to challenge everything they'd been taught about the conflict in Israel and Palestine. The film also shows the human face of this conflict by hearing from a wide variety of contemporary voices, ranging from a Settler to a political member of Hamas. Today, while this conflict still rages, an American Middle East Peace Plan is in the works, and anti-Semitism and Islamophobia remain as globally controversial as ever, this film will provide context, show how history continues to play out in the daily lives of people on either side of the divide, and will empower audiences to make up their own minds.

Director: Gillian Mosely
Producer: Gillian Mosely
Screenwriter: Gillian Mosely
Genre: Documentary, History
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 31m