Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, despite growing up just 25 minutes apart, find themselves on opposite sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Adra, a Palestinian, witnessed the expulsion of his village by the Israeli forces at a young age, while Abraham, an Israeli, learned Arabic to connect with his roots. Their paths crossed when Abraham contacted Adra about documenting the ongoing demolitions and evictions in the West Bank, leading to the creation of the award-winning documentary No Other Land.
The film, which won the Silver Bear at the 2024 Berlinale, captures the struggle for justice and equality in a region torn apart by conflict. Adra and Abraham, both journalists before filmmakers, highlight the atrocities committed against Palestinians and call for an end to the occupation. Despite facing death threats and harassment, they remain steadfast in their mission to shed light on the plight of the Palestinian people.
As they continue to face challenges and backlash, Adra and Abraham remain committed to sharing their message with a global audience. Their solidarity and determination to fight for a world free from oppression and inequality serve as a beacon of hope in a region plagued by violence and injustice.
![Israeli and Palestinian unite to film powerful documentary: 'Camera as our weapon' | Culture 1 The presentation of 'No Other Land' during the 2024 Atlántida Film Fest, in a photograph provided by the festival.](https://imagenes.elpais.com/resizer/v2/PFGNFHOXXVD75GNXMWVHZU74UU.jpg?auth=801630659869e3626c595945ca244b150e96bbf953450e83765d3bc0c8c52991&width=414)
Their journey may be long and challenging, but Adra and Abraham are determined to amplify their voices and bring about meaningful change in a region plagued by conflict and injustice.
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