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Israel@60 Series & Panel Discussion:
Kibbutzim Dream
Children of the Sun
Sunday, April 6, 3:30 PM at CINERAMA THEATRE
Director(s): Ran Tal
Country: Israel
Screen Date: 2008-04-06
Year: 2007
Length: 70 MINUTES
Format: Beta
Language: Hebrew
Special Guest(s) Information: Panel with local kibbutzniks Michael Benzikry and Boaz Pnini who grew up in the children's house, moderated by Professor Gad Barzilai (UW)
Website: http://www.ruthfilms.com/html/j/fs_children_of_the_sun_j.html
Children of the first kibbutzim in Israel were born in the early 20th century to youthful parents, full of hope. They have been called "Children of the Sun," because they were considered children of the "Sun of Nations" Revolution in Israel. Born into a utopia, they were destined to become "new citizens" for the common good and life of equality. Children of the Sun features rare footage shot at the kibbutzim between 1930 and 1970, and rare recordings and conversations with family and friends. Director Ran Tal weaves an amazing tapestry that is both a very personal and very public story -- a meta-narrative about the fascinating and founding myths of the Zionist movement in the Land of Israel.
Topics: Zionism, Kibbutz Movement, Israeli History, Personal Narrative. Age 8+
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