International Lens Film Series
Wednesday, September 16, 7:30pm in Sarratt Cinema
The Green Prince
Presented by: Orit Yeret, Senior Lecturer, Program in Jewish Studies.
Germany/USA/UK/Israel (2014) Dir: Nadav Schirman.
Set against the chaotic backdrop of recent events in the Middle East, Schirman retraces the details of a highly unprecedented partnership that developed between sworn enemies. In the style of a tense psychological thriller, this extraordinary documentary recounts the true story of the son of a Hamas leader who emerged as one of Israel-s prized informants, and the Shin Bet agent who risked his career to protect him. English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Rated PG-13. 101 minutes. Blu-ray. Funding provided by the Program in Jewish Studies.
Set against the chaotic backdrop of recent events in the Middle East, Schirman retraces the details of a highly unprecedented partnership that developed between sworn enemies. In the style of a tense psychological thriller, this extraordinary documentary recounts the true story of the son of a Hamas leader who emerged as one of Israel-s prized informants, and the Shin Bet agent who risked his career to protect him. English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Rated PG-13. 101 minutes. Blu-ray. Funding provided by the Program in Jewish Studies.