The Heart of Amos Klein

Verzio FF Submission During open heart surgery, suspended between life and death, senior army officer Amos Klein returns to significant events in his life that correspond to key moments in Israeli history. The film is an allegory of the loss of innocence and compassion; it explores issues such as pa...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kranot, Michal, Kranot, Uri
Institution:Open Society Archives at Central European University
Published: TinDrum Animation 2008
Netherlands
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:a5f86323-b52c-4a0c-b84f-7da0cdd5c78e
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Summary:Verzio FF Submission During open heart surgery, suspended between life and death, senior army officer Amos Klein returns to significant events in his life that correspond to key moments in Israeli history. The film is an allegory of the loss of innocence and compassion; it explores issues such as patriotism and individualism. While providing a historic and cultural context, the distinct visual language allows for emotional insight into these complex issues.
Published:2008