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Inside Hamas

2011 · 48 min

A sober, access-driven documentary that immerses you in daily life under Hamas, asking you to weigh hard political realities without easy answers.

Directed by
Rodrigo Vazquez
Genres
Documentary
Tagline
The Untold Story of the Militant Islamic Movie
Overview
What is the reality of daily life in Gaza, along the border of Israel? Can the religious organization of Hamas, rivals to the PLO, move from international pariah to meaningful political player with citizens' interests at heart? Developed over two years and with unprecedented access to this 'terrorist' organization, this documentary uncovers the deeper issues defining life in Gaza under Hamas.

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Directed by
Rodrigo Vazquez
Genres
Documentary
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • politics
  • power
  • faith
  • war
  • survival
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Action2
Horror2
Humour0
Realism9
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Genres
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Directed by
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Runtime
48 min
Country
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