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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

2021·Movie
1h 49min
56
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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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An exhaustive explanation of how the military occupation of an invaded territory occurs and its consequences, using as a paradigmatic example the recent history of Israel and the Palestinian territories, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, from 1967, when the Six-Day War took place, to the present day; an account by filmmaker Avi Mograbi enriched by the testimonies of Israeli army veterans.
Political DocumentaryMilitary OccupationIsraeli-Palestinian ConflictHistorical AnalysisSocial CritiqueUnflinching AccountEducationalTestimonial-basedGeopolitical Commentary

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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation?

1 h 49 min

The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation?

Critics67
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation much the same way.

What language is The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation in?

HebrewArabicEnglish

It was made in Hebrew, with some Arabic, English. Produced in Finland, France, Germany, Israel.

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