War between Hamas and Israel: “Art does not change History, but keeps it in memory”, assures Israeli director Amos Gitaï

Amos Gitaïa former member of the Israeli army, is one of the greatest Israeli directors. All his works are crossings by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its desire to make the voices of both peoples heard. Asked about the current situation in 19/20 info, Thursday October 12, he replied: “It’s not just anti-Israeli acts, It is also anti-Palestinian acts. It destroys the dialogue between the two peoples.” According to him, the Hamas n / A “no justification for burning people alive”. He insists that these violent methods will “delay the necessary agreement” between the two peoples.

A parallel with the Yom Kippur War

Wounded during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, the director felt that “The story repeats itself”. “The feeling is very similar. We felt that we were a bit ‘kidnapped’ by an irresponsible Israeli government with far-right ministers. (…) I think this cycle is worse than that of people of my generation. During the Yom Kippur War, (…) no Israeli civilians n / A summer [enlevé, NDLR]”analyzes Amos Gitaï.

As an artist, he believes that he “must keep hope” so as not to fall into the “nihilism” And “the destruction”. “Art does not change History, but keeps it in memory”certifies Amos Gitaï.