Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land (2004)

Rebellious Israeli youth take up the arms of punk rock, loud guitars, and mohawks in the most politically charged area of the world.

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Mohawks, stage diving, fists flying. Homemade band t-shirts, circle pits, singalongs. These scenes are not unfamiliar; They have flooded pop culture imagery for over 25 years. The punk rock ethos gains new relevance in Israel, however, when band members' choices are often between picking up a guitar or picking up a gun. Like the country itself, the punk rock music scene in Israel is young, small, and passionate. The bands have differing political views, but they share a struggle for freedom in a country where they feel restricted by religious laws, mandatory military service and an explosive political situation. Looking at the present situation in Israel through the eyes of punk rockers is not a common vantage point, but the voices of these young people will illuminate the thoughts of a generation of disillusioned Israelis who yearn for an end to the bleak politics of war, so that they might live out their dreams.

Director: Liz Nord
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 75 min
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Editing: Joseph Bironas
Production: Nord Productions
Country: United States of America, Israel
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Liz Nord
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land about?
Mohawks, stage diving, fists flying. Homemade band t-shirts, circle pits, singalongs. These scenes are not unfamiliar; They have flooded pop culture imagery for over 25 years. The punk rock ethos gains new relevance in Israel, however, when band members' choices are often between picking up a guitar or picking up a gun. Like the country itself, the punk rock music scene in Israel is young, small, and passionate. The bands have differing political views, but they share a struggle for freedom in a country where they feel restricted by religious laws, mandatory military service and an explosive political situation. Looking at the present situation in Israel through the eyes of punk rockers is not a common vantage point, but the voices of these young people will illuminate the thoughts of a generation of disillusioned Israelis who yearn for an end to the bleak politics of war, so that they might live out their dreams.
Who directed Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land?
Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land was directed by Liz Nord.
Who stars in Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land?
Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land stars Yotam Ben-Horin, Ishay Berger, Guy Carmel, Erez Shmida, Ran Mosessco.
How long is Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land?
Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land?
Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land produced?
Jericho's Echo - Punk Rock In The Holy Land was produced in United States of America, Israel.