The Politics of Loss and Trauma in Contemporary Israeli Cinema 0415876885, 9780415876889

The last decade has marked the growing visibility and worldwide interest in Israeli cinema. Films such as Walk on Water,

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The Politics of Loss and Trauma in Contemporary Israeli Cinema
0415876885, 9780415876889

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