art and
apathy
DIRECTED BY JESSICA HABIE
PRODUCED BY NIRAH SHIRAZIPOUR
EDITED BY EFFI COHEN
Art and Apathy is a series of short films that reflect on the cultural impact of Israeli society’s militarization and its effects on creativity across the nation. The series explores how militarization both challenges and stifles artistic expression, shedding light on the struggle to cultivate creativity in an environment deeply shaped by conflict. The films address themes of political suppression and examine how art can be influenced by or resist the pressures of war and occupation.
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mandatory service (19 mins)
The cultural impact of Israeli society’s militarization has both challenged and stifled the cultivation of creativity in the country. Mandatory Service asks a series of often ignored questions about how forced military service – and resistance to it – influences Israeli artists' efforts to re-civilize the consciousness of Israeli society (received BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM at Tribeca Film Festival in 2008).
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art & apathy (17 mins)
Art and Apathy is an exploration of political art in Israel, woven together through visual compositions with courageous underground voices and mainstream artists treading the edges of controversial political conversations.
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the last artist (16 mins)
The Last Artist is a lyrical and visual reflection on the Jewish tradition of speaking out against injustice.
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one breath (2 mins)
One Breathes Time asks one simple question: how much damage can be done in one breath’s time?
Mandatory Services
”Mandatory Service asks a series of often ignored yet important questions about how forced military service—and resistance to it—influence Israeli artists' and activists' efforts to re-civilize the consciousness of Israeli society.”
tribeca
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