Winner of the Special Jury Award at DocAviv | A historical and dramatic legal documentary, The 1957 Transcripts dives into the almost-forgotten events that happened in Kfar Kassem in October 1956, where 47 civilians were killed by Israeli border patrol forces.

Weaving together contrasting narratives which intertwine into a thrilling legal drama, this documentary illuminates the broad differences between Jewish and Arab historic and political visions. The central question that emerges is one that is crucial for contemporary Israeli society: By acknowledging the past, is it be possible to bring reconciliation?

Documentary
Directed by Ayelet Heller
Israel, 2024
Hebrew (with English subtitles)
74 minutes