Shadows: When the Past Rules the Present

We all know about the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, the settlements and the long occupation. But do we understand the obstacles to peace? The documentary film, "Shadows - When the Past Rules the Present" raises the controversial question: "Is the legacy of Holocaust the stumbling block of peace, and can the traumas of the past be broken?" For two years the director followed four leading members of the Israeli peace movement, while racism has grown, peace failed and the gap between us and them widened. The documentary offers unexpected insight: An influential rabbi builds bridges to Muslims and Jihadists. A former prominent politician who turned his back to power is now, as a debater, working for peace. A historian who calls the government's Holocaust teaching "pure pornography" and a psychiatry professor reveals the abuse of the hidden and inherited traumas in society. These positions, which we rarely hear about in the media, are gradually changed during the documentary, as peace again collapses. Shadows of the past and present are taking over, and step by step we see the four main characters facing a reality, they can't control. It is a close up view of people caught by fear and doubt. A controversial and universal story about the stumbling blocks of the past and its influence in the present and the future. The questions raised by the director are far from her Scandinavian background, in matters of conflicts, traumas and religion.

This movie has a special place in my heart possibly because I've done the work that Anne Gyrithe Bonne has done before! Great choice of actors as well!

This movie fires on all cylinders! It was CRAZY! Avraham Burg played his role with enthusiasm but Michael Melchior is...well.. Michael Melchior! It's definitely a Friday night flick

And the conclusion! The underlying themes were brought together in the most masterful way I've seen in a while!!!

I absolutely loved. Michael Melchior in this! The entire thing was amazing from beginning to end!

I loved this movie! It was refreshing!

New creation of Anne Gyrithe Bonne. His films are waiting with a special look, because it offers something that every day, unfortunately, less and less can be found in the world of mass cinema - an interesting spectacle, filled with meaning, ideas and emotions.

Anne Gyrithe Bonne newest film captures everything you can possibly love about going to the movies. It's filled with wonderful characters!

Avraham Burg and Michael Melchior give great performances. The plot is sometimes heartbreaking, but mostly interesting and it's easy to get into and get into the characters on their journey through this movie.

Michael Melchior is one of those stars that consistently provides a good, entertaining movie.

looooooved this movie

The best movie I've seen in a long long time. Beautifully written and executed. Seriously. Amazing.