The Heart of Jenin is a 2008 documentary film written and directed by Marcus Vetter and Leon Geller. The film tells the story of Ismael Khatib from Jenin, a Palestinian whose son was shot by Israeli soldiers. Instead of seeking revenge, he donated his son's organs to Israeli children. In April 2010, The Heart of Jenin won the German Film Award for Best Documentary Film. The film also served as a springboard for the project Cinema Jenin.
The Heart of Jenin (2008)
Directed by Lior Geller / Marcus Vetter
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Heart Of Jenin
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Narrative Location: Jenin
Subject: Arab–Israeli conflict, Documentary about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Subject: Arab–Israeli conflict, Documentary about the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Alternate Titles
Das Herz von Jenin
DE
I kardia tou Jenin
GR
Jenin no kokoro
JP
Le coeur de Jénine
FR
O Coração de Jenin
PT
Serce z Jenin
PL