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Obaida
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OBAIDA

"What does it feel like to be led away from your home by a soldier, while blindfolded? What happens when a military occupation looms over an entire childhood?"

20190h 7m

Directed by Matthew Cassel

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OBAIDA, a short film by Matthew Cassel, explores a Palestinian child’s experience of Israeli military arrest. Each year, some 700 Palestinian children undergo military detention in a system where ill-treatment is widespread and institutionalized.

Cast

Obaida Jawabreh

Obaida Jawabreh

Himself

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion6.7
Complexity6.3
Humor5.8
Realism10
Action5.4
Darkness6.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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