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The Other
A documentary exploring the complex relationship of shared humanity, culture, and connection between Israelis & Palestinians- and the transformative journey that follows when they are faced with meeting ‘the other’ amidst the difficulty of the conflict & occupation- providing an extraordinary example of what we are all capable of as humans.
Description
Awards
Indie Spec Best Documentary Award at the sold-out Premiere at the Boston International Film Festival
Best Documentary Award at Cinema d’Idea in Rome, Italy
Special Jury Award: Bridging Cultures at the Arizona International Film Festival
Official Selections
Boston International Film Festival
Arizona International Film Festival
Cinema d’Idea Rome
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Other Israel Film Festival New York
Solidarity Human Rights Festival Tel Aviv
Synopsis
The Other, filmed from 2017 to 2024, captures the lives and resilience of Israeli and Palestinian peace-builders, artists, activists, ex-fighters, bereaved families, and other citizens who face the realities of life in conflict. Through non-violent co-resistance, peace-building, and shared community efforts, individuals once defined by hate, trauma, and war move beyond entrenched narratives to inspire transformative change. They reveal that breaking generational cycles of trauma and fear is possible, showing us that liberation from deep-seated conditioning is within reach—even in a landscape of fear and conflict.
In the wake of October 7 and the subsequent war, The Other revisits familiar faces and introduces new voices: Ahmed Helou, a former Hamas member turned peace activist, who lost 60 family members in Gaza; Maoz Inon, a Jewish Israeli whose parents were both murdered on October 7; and Standing Together, a Jewish-Arab movement championing peace, equality, and justice. Against a backdrop of escalating violence, these voices embody a rarely seen truth—a united community striving for peace and hope in Israel-Palestine, even amid unimaginable loss and division.
Director
Joy Sela is a Jewish Israeli-American director and filmmaker based in New York. She spent 15 years in digital and experiential marketing before pivoting to film production. In 2011, she started her own agency, where she currently serves as Creative Director. In 2016, Joy founded the non-profit Positive Disruption Fund alongside the Positive Disruption brand, creating and supporting projects that inspire positive change.
In 2017, Joy launched We Uncover Films to tell stories that disrupt belief systems, challenge collective conditioning, and explore the transformation of self and society. She filmed, directed, and produced her first feature documentary, The Other, from 2017 to 2024. The Other won the Indie Spec Best Documentary award at a sold-out premiere in April 2024 and has since received multiple awards, including Best Documentary in Rome. The Other is currently screening at festivals.
Press
“A powerful cinematic portrait of the seemingly hostile-to-solutions landscape in which Israeli-Palestinian relations unfold.” – SF Examiner
“The Other is an incredible film” – Boston International Film Festival
The Other Featured in: The San Francisco Chronicle
Additional information
| Director | Joy Sela |
|---|---|
| Length | 104 min |
| Release Year | 2024 |
| Countries of Origin | USA, Israel, Palestine |
| Languages | English, Hebrew, Arabic |
| Subtitle | English |
| Genre | Documentary |
Educational Pricing (DVD/Blu-Ray)
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