Checkpoint
Checkpoint (2003) is a documentary, directed by Yoav Shamir. The 80-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What Checkpoint Is About
The documentary was filmed at checkpoints run by the Israeli army. The shooting ran from 2001 to 2003. The camera went to Jenin. It stopped at Nablus. It filmed in Hebron. Ramallah and Gaza were on the route as well. There is no voice over. No explanation or context is offered. The camera takes what happens as it happens. What is watched are the encounters between soldiers and civilians. Waiting, questioning and passage are what fill the screen. The method is direct observation, spread over two years, and the film took prizes at a number of festivals. Yoav Shamir directed the eighty minute documentary, an Israeli production finished in 2003.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checkpoint about?
The documentary was filmed at checkpoints run by the Israeli army. The shooting ran from 2001 to 2003.
Where can I watch Checkpoint?
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How long is Checkpoint?
Checkpoint runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).
When did Checkpoint come out?
Checkpoint was released in 2003.
Who directed Checkpoint?
Checkpoint was directed by Yoav Shamir.
What is Checkpoint's rating?
Checkpoint holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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