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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation

Name: The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2021
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Avital Barak, Avi Mograbi, Dani Vilenski, Shlomo Gazit, Roni Hirschson

2021 · 109 min Documentary History

⭐ 6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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Released in 2021, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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