History

Born in Deir Yassin

The film tells the story of Deir Yassin, an Arab village conquered after a highly controversial battle in 1948, and later transformed into a government-run psychiatric hospital in 1951. Today, access to Deir Yassin and to the photographs archived by the Israeli Defense Forces is restricted. It remains a stain on Israel's past that no one likes to discuss. The film presents the Israeli perspective on the history of Deir Yassin, which resulted in a massive exodus of Arab residents and is considered the beginning of the Palestinian refugee problem.

Type (Documentaire / Documentaire fiction / Série documentaire)DocumentaryGenre en anglaisHistory Written and directed byNeta Shoshani, Tamara ErdeCinematographyTamara Erde, Itai RazielSoundRonen NagelOriginal score Asher GoldschmidtIn coproduction with Channel 8, Rotem FaranSupported by SCAM Brouillon d’un rêve (2011) - Procirep DVLPTDistributed by Artline Films Year2016Duration60min

On the night of April 9, 1948, the village of Deir Yassin, an Arab village on the outskirts of Jerusalem, was attacked by fighters from the Stern Group and Irgun. It was conquered in just a few hours.

Over the years, due to horrifying accounts, the “Deir Yassin Massacre” has become a “legend” for both Israelis and Palestinians. Different versions of the events and their consequences have been recounted over time, forming the basis for bitter debates that continue to this day.

Two Israeli filmmakers have met with key figures and witnesses of the Deir Yassin “affair.” Through the incredibly vivid descriptions offered by these individuals, their film will take us on a fascinating exploration of the taboo memory of these events and their powerful influence to this day.

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