Cinema and Conflict
Movies on War 2024
The Movies on War film festival returns to Elverum, Norway, from 13 to 17 November for its 14th annual edition. Over five days, the festival will feature 34 films exploring themes of conflict, identity, and resilience, alongside a packed schedule of events, including screenings, discussions, and a dedicated youth program.
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Movies on War Festival returns for 14th edition, focuses on Gaza and Middle East
Films
Hollywoodgate
Director: Ibrahim Nash'at
Ibrahim Nash'at's Hollywoodgate navigates the complex narrative of conquest and control in Taliban-led Afghanistan. A film where the spoils of war meet the spectre of governance.
No Other Land
Director: Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor
Receiving both awards and death threats, No Other Land is a poignant exploration of resistance, solidarity, and the quest for justice in a land marked by conflict.
Of Caravans and Dogs
Director: Anonymous 1, Askold Kurov
Askold Kutov's compelling documentary Of Caravan and the Dogs details the final destruction of independent voices in Putin's Russia that oppose his war on Ukraine.
Songs of Slow Burning Earth
Director: Olha Zhurba
Olha Zhurba's meditative take on the war avoids frontline images to show how the conflict affects ordinary people.
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Director: Johan Grimonprez
How jazz music played a role in political manoeuvres during the Cold War.
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