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Sunday, July 13 CHILDREN OF THE SUN 1:00 PM, Little Theatre Ran Tal, 2007, 70 min., Israel, Hebrew with English subtitles Children of the first kibbutzim in Israel were born in the early 20th century to youthful parents, full of hope. They have been called "Children of the Sun," because they were considered children of the "Sun of Nations" Revolution in Israel. Born into a utopia, they were destined to become "new citizens" for the common good and a life of equality. Featuring rare footage shot at the kibbutzim between 1930 and 1970, and rare recordings and conversations with family and friends, director Ran Tal weaves an amazing tapestry that is both a very personal and a very public story - a meta-narrative about the fascinating and founding myths of the Zionist movement in the Land of Israel. Back to FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE » |
"For the fascinating treatment of such a significant chapter in Israeli culture - the Kibbutz. ...and for the inspired use of rare archival images." The Jerusalem Film Festival's Jury statement for Best Documentary Film |