Short film, 12th edition of the Festival International Très court
Authors: Noga Eitan and Yoni Goodman

The film, a combination of animation and real-life scenes, follows a boy chasing a blue bird while large hands block his way. The hands cut Gaza’s borders in the ground with a giant cookie-cutter, then prevent the boy from crossing. At one point, missiles arc over the boy’s head, exploding in a city on the horizon.
“People talk about Hamas, but there are many civilians there who are not Hamas supporters but who are suffering from this blockade,” the animator said.
The film was commissioned by the Israeli human rights group Gisha. Goodman said that as an Israeli, he hoped the film could challenge the view that most Israelis favor violence.

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