"... after all, of course, there was endless discussion about shooting an elephant. The owner was furious, but there was only an Indian and could not do anything. After that, the dignity of the law, acted properly. Mad elephant has to be killed as mad dog when the owner is unable to control him. "
TO SHOOT AN ELEPHANT (shoot Gaze)
I used the original title because it has a deeper meaning than the simpler, the Polish title of the film. The document "The shoot an elephant" is a film relationship with the Israeli Cast Lead Operations in the Gaza Strip. Do not count, however, that you will find here a direct battle scenes with the army of Israel, Hamas. First, an attempt will complete the implementation of the death of its participants. Secondly, harm the civilian population in Gaza is much more important topic. As described by the director (Alberto Arce), activists involved in its implementation decided to embed it inside the ambulance emergency medical services, though of course often go out after watching for them. Before cameras are Vittorio Arrigoni, Eva Bartlett, Ewa Jasiewicz, Leila George, Natalie and Jenny, activists such organizations like the Free Gaza Movement and International Solidarity Movement, who alone (with operating in the area organizations in the world) chose not to leave the Gaza offensive despite begun. At all times be accompanied by 24-year-old resident of Gaza Rujailah Muhammad, who, like his own words, is not just an ordinary member of the Palestinian Hamas.
SITUATION
Crossing Gaza during the conflict, we come in all kinds of places. Private dwelling, in which newcomers użyczono rate. Hospital where they were sitting as members of medical teams. Ambulances, which sought to to get there, where there was a possibility. Along with the people wander the streets where Israeli sniper opened fire. We see the ruined settlements and ruins of houses that are still a few days ago were inhabited. At night the windows, we can observe artillery fire and listen to the sound of guns firing. By the way, we learn that at the same time, in a completely different part of the globe, President Obama playing golf. Picture perfect, showing how the world is worried about Palestine.
Civilians Among residents can see how long they live in fear. Death and bombs are not doing here has such a great experience. On human faces painted together with the determination of fatigue. An important moment is the story of an ambulance driver Marwan'a Hamuda about his family. Calmly says that his wife and children are aware that it may die every day. Israeli soldiers target the ambulance, so it's not very safe profession. Asked if he intends to continue to work says yes, because I do die, sooner or later. Also raises issues of attitudes to death. He says that the Israelis attacking people trying to break, but the effect is quite the opposite. "And so we die, so why die in vain, since you can die in a fight with them?". And this attitude can be seen on the streets. What shocked the Western world, ceased to make an impression on the locals. Death awaits at every corner, so it does not surprise anyone. Atmosphere of expectation.
Along with a crew of one of the ambulances going in a dangerous place, look for the wounded and killed. When the two paramedics go in to take the body lying on the street, will be fired. One is wounded in the leg. Flee abandoning the body.
Before my eyes there is also a scene where a convoy of ambulances in a very dangerous move area of \u200b\u200bfighting, a 2-person crew (driver + only lifeguard / doctor) saying goodbye to the feelings we had not come back.
seeing people as one day flee their homes by the second return to them. People hide in homes that are "still standing" and in a school run by the UN. After wandering the streets of the whole family. Among them, a lot of small children who do not break down their fate. Waving and smiling at the camera. We hear of mothers who say they would like to get away, but do not have to. There is a lack of transport, and so are the boundaries closed.
Humanitarian
Hamuda When Marwan talks about her family (the already mentioned) are in the hospital, Al Awda. We can see how the courtyard of the hospital falling rockets. shelling the hospital is hardly an act of war. In my opinion, is more suitable herein, the term terrorism.
an evening out of the window watching the heroes of the film flat as the residential blocks dropping phosphorous bombs . Their use against people is a manifest violation of international law. The Geneva Convention allows the use of these weapons only for illuminating the target or to create a smokescreen, but you can not use it against people. A few days later with the camera in the shot at the place we go and we are still burning phosphorus over time. In the street, residents tell how powerless is the man who burned down the will of such weapons. Not being able to extinguish in any way. Water is missing, but it does not matter, because as our guide tells us, poured water phosphorus burns on.
also drop bombs in Gaza's largest warehouse of the UN's assistance. In a fire burning medicines, flour, blankets and everything in Gaza is not enough. With the smoke of a million stocks take flight people. Previously, we have witnessed the bombing of a second warehouse with medicines. This picture contrasts well with the decisions of the UN. The organization has taken no action to stop the offensive, and we see how to burn the basic necessities of life, bought with her money. Even more glaring insolence and impunity to attack. Two warehouses are not destroyed by accident. Israel is in no excelled.
ENDED
words uttered by Muhammad Guide Rujailah after the bombing of the UN magazine provide a good summary:
From now on I will not blame Israel, but the international community. Ustanowiliście law, which Israel breaks all the time, and you do not do anything at all.
hard to deny. Easily engage in helping victims of natural disasters, but when it comes to politics we can afford to reverse the soulless eyes. In such moments, people ruling the world are going to play golf, and UN Secretary-General writes worthless claims, because "something must be said." But I do not have any causal power'm just a careful observer of these crimes and feels complicit.
The film is directed to people interested in the question of Palestine. Is distributed for free completely legally ( torrent link). Its authors, assisted by volunteers, are trying to organize a global projection on January 18. Encourage to show it where possible. This video is irrefutable documentary evidence of human rights violations by Israel. Bombs aimed at civilian targets and civilians. It's not special effects, the Gaza Strip ...
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"... after all, of course, there was endless discussion about shooting an elephant. The owner was furious, but there was only an Indian and could not do anything. After that, the dignity of the law, acted properly. Mad elephant has to be killed like a mad dog when the owner is unable to control him. "
is a fragment of an essay by George Orwell" Shooting an Elephant "in 1936. He talks about a white police officer working in Lower Burma (British India), who had been called to do the order of a raging elephant on one of the city streets. Caretaker right moves for the elephant, with plans to find him and wait for the owner. She finds the elephant the city where this calmly eating grass. In place of him coming Hindu mob two thousand inhabitants, who, amused waiting until kill an elephant. I do not want to do that, but as he says:
"The crowd would laugh at me. And my whole life, whole life of every white man in the east is an uphill battle for you not to be wyśmianym."
Finally shot an elephant. All return to their homes, entertainment was over. The only wściekającą a person is the owner who can do anything but I do because he is an Indian (not entitled to such rights).
What is the connection of this story out of Gaza? First of all, a policeman, a representative of the British occupying India, like Israel is occupying Palestine. Perhaps quietly in a meadow pożywiający elephant is the equivalent of defenseless people of Gaza, which also can be shot on sight with impunity. Fighting for your right Indian owner of an elephant, reminiscent of Palestinians calling for a hearing. But just as he was just a Hindu, so they're only Palestinians ...
http://www.online-literature.com/orwell/887/ "Shooting an Elephant" (in English)
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