Synopsis
The film returns to the origins of the creation of the State of Israel and looks at the history of Zionism (1896-1948) under the very specific angle of the responsibility of the Western World.
Through the analysis of internationally renowned scholars and astonishing cinematographic archives, the film shows that in adopting the zionist project, Great Britain and other Western countries have been guided mainly by their own agenda.
Thus the West does not only bears a heavy responsibility in terms of the fate of Jews in Europe at the time, but also in terms of the fate of the Palestinians today.
Produced by
Nouvelle Tribu (Switzerland)
Paradigma Films (Switzerland)
In coproduction with
Les Films de l’œil sauvage (France)
Histoire (France)
RTS (Switzerland)
With the support of
CNC – Fonds de Soutien Audiovisuel
PROCIREP – ANGOA
Cinéforom
International sales
Andana Films
National distribution
Les Films de l’œil sauvage (France)
Festivals and awards
FIFDH Genève
Festival des Libertés de Bruxelles
Rencontres Orient-Occident de Sierre
Arabisches Filmfestival Tübingen