We Uncover Films PRESENTS

THE OTHER

Premiering 2024

An award winning 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.

About

Filmed from 2017-2024, including post October 7th and during the subsequent war, The Other focuses on Israeli & Palestinian peace-builders, anti-occupation activists, artists, academics, ex-fighters, bereaved parents and many more living the reality on the ground. Whether in non-violent co-resistance, peace-building, or shared community, we witness those who have only known each other through hate, bloodshed, inequality, and war, transcend beyond narratives & belief systems. They teach us that unlearning deep-seated conditioning is possible and that we can liberate ourselves from generational trauma, hatred and fear—no matter how ingrained and legitimate those fears are.

*Post October 7th and during the subsequent war, we revisited subjects from the film to address where they stand now, showcase their progress towards peace, justice, co-resistance and human rights, as well as unpack the added layer of complexity and trauma in a post October 7th Israel-Palestine.

In the face of such atrocities and polarization, The Other showcases another reality, an entire ecosystem of peace builders and activists in Israel-Palestine working together towards a better future.

Every element of the film transports the viewer—from the sweeping landscape footage, to the raw storytelling, to the original score composed by an Israeli/Palestinian duo. Jewish Israeli-American Director, Joy Sela is closely intertwined with Israel/Palestine and the multiple narratives represented in this documentary. After spending years on the ground, we have procured a tightly-wound network of trusted experts in the peace-building & activist communities, from large scale NGOs to grassroots joint movements. They are here to continue consulting and provide public support—ensuring the film's maximum social impact while expertly navigating the sensitive nature of the topic and cultural nuances.

List of Historical & Cultural Advisers, Featured Subjects & Featured Organizations listed below.

What people are saying

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The most amazingly thoughtful and thought provoking film I have ever seen. I can’t wait for the world to watch.

Audience Viewer
San Francisco, CA
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The Other is incredibly potent and a model of true, transformative healing that the world desperately needs right now. It not only made me look at the conflict with new eyes, it forced me to ask myself questions about what I’ve been taught and what I believe about radical forgiveness. I’m really grateful it exists and that more and more people will get to see it.

Cari
Brooklyn, NY
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The Other is like water for a thirsty, dying soul.

Audience Viewer
Los Angeles, CA
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The film’s world-building is masterful. Everyone who has seen this is blown away.

Audience Viewer
Lincoln Center, NY
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“This film is truly a must-see for anyone in the conflict for a way forward versus endlessly bickering about its origins and who’s to blame. I haven’t felt the same about a film since viewing Tinghir-Jerusalem almost a decade ago.

Sam
New York, NY
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I feel very raw after seeing “The Other”. The film captured so many different stories and elements. I want the ability to share this with everyone I know.

Ellie
Oakland, CA
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I don’t know how there could be a dry eye in the theater. You take very complex issues, and you go through and somehow make it so human.

Mai
San Francisco, CA
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I have been struggling with the divisiveness of this conflict for years. This movie was so powerful and healing for me to watch. It gave me so much hope for the future. I had a cathartic experience watching the film.

Audience Viewer
Lincoln Center, NY
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This film helped me move past the events of October 7th in a way that honors humanity on each side of the wall without feeling like I’m betraying any part of my identity.

Audience Viewer
Lincoln Center, NY
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A unique film which does what very few documentaries do: take a complex situation and show it’s depth rather than try to simplify it. The richness of human experience, historic reference and difference in points of view by both Palestinians and Israelis is second to none and a rare look at the humanity of both sides.

IMDB Reviewer
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An extraordinary film that felt nothing short of transformative. These are vital, deeply human stories, the kind we all need to sit with and to truly hear. It’s a gift and it stays with you.

Kenny
New York, NY
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I think it’s probably one of the most important films of the century that every Arab, Jew — f* it, human — needs to see.

Aaron
Portland, OR
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It was so moving that I am feeling a ripple effect the next day.

Nicole, 33
Los Angeles, CA
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The Other is fair, balanced, thoughtful and respectful to both sides- a difficult endeavor to accomplish and one that takes courage, especially with this specific conflict.

Mattias, United Nations, 38
Avignon, France
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Revolutionary – a completely different approach to think about the conflict, with a level of nuance that is excellent.

Jacob, 24
Boulder, Co
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Deeply motivating, impactful, and mind bending. It was captivating from beginning to end, I was holding my breath and crying. I see this movie leaving a huge impact, hopefully bringing more peace to our troubled world.

Muna, 45
Ben Lomond, CA
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I had to keep checking my own prejudices as I watched it, which is rare for a film to be able to do.

Moshe, 40
Los Angeles, CA
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Rather than telling me what to think, it guided me to reflect on my own limitations of connection. The Other unlocks the truth of the human spirit in us all. 

Vanessa, 37
Minneapolis, MN
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This moved every part of my soul.

Teresa, 50
Minneapolis, MN
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This movie chooses hope. It chooses to examine genuine love and connection between groups that normally do not get visibility as having partnership and connection.

Michael, 44
New York City, NY

Film Team

 Production

Produced by We Uncover Films

in association with Common Ground Studios

Directed by Joy Sela

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

Caufman Talley

Amy Gonyea

Jan Adrianne

Joy Sela

Sarah Yourgrau

*Full crew listed in film credits.

Impact Partners: Up & Up, Albi

Adi Toledano

Gil Kremer

Ghassan Bannoura

Joy Sela

Daniel Chekalov

Gal Liran

Amit Liran

Omer Barash

*Full crew listed in film credits.

EDITORS

Jesse Haas

Joel Kaswan Meilijson

ORIGINAL SCORE

Miriam Toukan

Idan Toledano

ANIMATION & GRAPHICS

Liv Pratt

COLORIST

Zack Chalmers

SOUND DESIGN & MIX

Little Bear Audio

TRANSLATORS

Marwa Odeh

Michael Feigenbaum

Muna AlSheikh

*Full crew listed in film credits.

Cast & Advisors

Ali Abu Awwad
Antwan Saca
Chen Alon, Ph. D.
Gershon Baskin, Ph. D.
Lilian Weisberger
Marwa Odeh
Michael Feigenbaum
Mohammad Darawshe
Osama Elewat
Rana Salman
Sulaiman Khatib
Tuly Flint, Ph. D.

Osama Elewat
Ora Balha
Rula Daood
Sami Awad
Itzik Harel-Ohana
Amira Musallam
Rami Elhanan
Bassam Aramin
Yigal Elhanan
Arab Aramin
Aziz Abu Sara
Bushra Awad
Laila Alsheikh
Robi Damelin
Wasim Almasri
Lilach Varman
Yuval Roth
Ali Abu Awwad
Mohammad Darawshe
Mira Awad
Antwan Saca
Tuly Flint, Ph. D.
Sulaiman Khatib
Prof. Mohammed Dajani
Gershon Baskin, Ph. D.
Avner Gvaryahu
Avner Wishnitzer, Ph. D.
Rabbi Arik Ascherman
Chen Alon, Ph. D.
Carlo Layous
Ahmed Helou
Dorit Rabinyan
Rana Salman
Samira Saraya
Neta Weiner
System Ali Band
Yossi Zabari
Sameh ‘Saz’ Zakout
Uriya Rosenman
Noa (Achinoam Nini)
Gaby Lasky
Ilhab Balha
Huda Abuarquob-Dura-El-Khalil
Lilian Weisberger
Maoz Inon
Sally Abed
Itamar Avneri
Alon-Lee Green

Screenings & Programming

The Other: Screenings & Programming

THE OTHER Premiere @ Boston International Film Festival April 12th – INDIE SPEC BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD

THE OTHER @ Arizona International Film Festival April 21st – BRIDGING CULTURES SPECIAL JURY AWARD

THE OTHER International Premiere @ Cinema d’Idea Rome June 16th – BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD

THE OTHER California Premiere @ San Francisco Jewish Film Festival July 27th

THE OTHER New York Premiere @ Opening Night: Other Israel Film Festival December 5th

THE OTHER Israeli Premiere @ Closing Night: Solidarity Human Rights Festival Tel Aviv December 10th

THE OTHER @ NYJFF Lincoln Center – January 22nd

THE OTHER @ Portland Jewish Film Festival – February 23rd

THE OTHER @ Maine Jewish Film Festival – March 8th

THE OTHER @ Austin Private SXSW Event – March 11th

THE OTHER @ Vienna Jewish Film Festival – March 24th

THE OTHER @ Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema – March 30th

THE OTHER @ Vancouver Jewish Film Festival – May 4th

THE OTHER @ Toronto Jewish Film Festival – June 11th

THE OTHER @ Rome Screening – June 15th

THE OTHER @ Frankfurt Screening – June 22nd

Press

Learn More / Get Involved

Learn More about the organizations featured in The Other

Alliance for Middle East Peace

Beit System Ali

Breaking the Silence

Combatants for Peace

Dugri

Givat Haviva

The Orchard of Abraham’s Children

The Parents Circle Families Forum

Rabbis for Human Rights

The Road to Recovery

Standing Together

TAGHYEER Change Palestine

Wasatia Movement

Women Wage Peace

Support

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