Near/Far

Ayelet Bechar

Near/Far focuses on the internal immigration of the Y and Z generation of Palestinian citizens of Israel. Seven charismatic and opinionated young people debate about where to live: should they stay where they grew up; move to a city with a Jewish majority; or return to their parent’s home, years after they had left to study and work? They are on a constant quest for personal expression and freedom in a tightly-knit and traditional society, while navigating pressing social and political challenges.

Directors: Ayelet Bechar

Script: Ayelet Bechar, Ahlam Canaan

Research: Saja Kilani, Samah Wattad

Producers: David Ofek, Qumra House: Nicholas Jacob, Ahlam Canaan

Editing: Shaked Goren

Filming: Tulik Galon, May Abadi-Grebler, Nicholas Jaboc, Nadine Nashef

Soundtrack: Rotem Dror

Music : Muhammad Abu Ahmad

6 Episodes, 30 minutes each | Israel | 2021 | Arabic

Produced by
  • The New Fund for Cinema and Television |
  • Makan 33 - Israeli Public Broadcasting Corp
Festivals and awards
Nominated for Best Television Series, Documentary Forum Competition