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In a series of powerful and unique interviews shot inside of Israeli prison, this film explores the minds of Islamic suicide bombers. Three failed bombers, captured by Israeli security forces, speak openly and forcefully about their motivations, training, operational methodology, and profound belief in the idea of entering paradise by becoming a martyr. They talk of their hatred for Israel and Israelis - and, sometimes, their hatred of Jews in general - as well as the persistent emptiness and trauma of living under occupation, which, combined, have led them to want to die. Through persistent questioning, however, we also discover motivations deeper than blind hatred, including failed love, revenge, and envy. The film also features extensive interviews with the two key organizers of the March 2003 bombing of a Haifa bus, which killed seventeen and injured more than fifty Israelis. They remain unrepentant, vowing to continue their bloody work until the day they actually do die. Tom Roberts founded October Films in the UK. He has directed over a hundred films, and received over thirty awards as producer or director. He trained in BBC's TAP training scheme in 1979 and 1980, then worked on BBC's current affairs series Panorama and Newsnight, before creating October Films. filmography as director (selected) KILL 'EM ALL: AMERICAN WAR CRIMES IN KOREA (2001) STAYING LOST (1999) THE SEARCH FOR MOTHER RUSSIA'S CHILDREN (1997) THE DEATH TRAIN (1996) THE HOLYLANDS (1995) FORGOTTEN HEROES (1994) Thursday 08-Apr-2004 7:00 PM Gallery Theatre Screening with DEATH SQUADRONS Sunday 18-Apr-2004 8:30 PM Gallery Theatre screening with NO. 17 |
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