Distant Conscience
A military reservist on duty at the Israel - Syrian border is forced to withstand two refugees on his own
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Sam HenselijnDirector
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Sam HenselijnWriter
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Sam Henselijn, Anna-Lisa Klages, Sharona ElimelechProducer
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Sam Henselijn, Asaf Zaltsman, Ann-lisa Klages, Asher dadon HenselijnKey Cast
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Project Title (Original Language):מצפון מרוחק
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Project Type:Short, Student
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Genres:Drama, Army, Action, Political
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Runtime:11 minutes 12 seconds
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Completion Date:July 4, 2022
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Production Budget:6,500 USD
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Country of Origin:Israel
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Country of Filming:Israel
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Language:Arabic, English, Hebrew
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Shooting Format:Ditital
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Aspect Ratio:21:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Camera Obscura
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XX Punta del este jewish film festivalPunta Del Este
Uruguay
February 11, 2023
South america premier
Official selection
Born & Raised in Israel
Growing up, I was into everything but school. I liked the outdoors, sports, and friends. Because I grew up in a green neighborhood with a lot of open space, I loved going out and creating my own story for the world I lived in.
Army Service
Coming from a family of Holocaust survivors, as well as growing up in a Zionist household, I was very motivated to join the army. My goal was to get into the best unit possible, so I prepared by training myself both physically and mentally for a year and a half prior to service.
I was accepted into the Israeli K9 Special Forces unit, "Oketz", where I served for three years. Those three years were full of adventures, and they shaped me in ways that nothing else could.
Worldwide Travel
After my army service, I needed to break free. I found a high-paying job as an undercover airport security guard, saving my money for one cause: to travel abroad and experience the world I knew only from television and books.
My Dream
Sitting on top of a mountain at 6,088 meters above sea level, I knew exactly what I wanted. I had known it all along, but this was the moment I decided I needed to do something about it. My passion is directing, both movies and commercials.