Afterward
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Synopsis
Jerusalem-born trauma expert Ofra Bloch forces herself to confront her demons in a journey that takes her to Germany, Israel and Palestine. Set against the current wave of fascism and anti-Semitism sweeping the globe, 'Afterward' delves into the secret wounds carried by victims as well as victimizers, through testimonies ranging from the horrifying to the hopeful. Seen as a victim in Germany and a perpetrator in Palestine, Ofra faces those she was raised to hate and dismiss as she searches to understand the identity-making narratives of the Holocaust and the Nakba, violent and non-violent resistance, and the possibility of reconciliation.
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- Bassam Aramin
- Ofra Bloch
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Metacritic
Jan 10, 2020
While Bloch's emotions and thoughts about the Holocaust and the Israeli occupation are deeply felt, the documentary’s finer points are a little less clear.
Monica Castillo
RogerEbert.com
Jan 9, 2020
At its most powerful, the film movingly illustrates the myriad ways in which the past haunts the present and the healing power of communication.
Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter
Jan 9, 2020
The resulting emotions are complex, and Bloch, here directing her first feature, can be excused for allowing a few of the scenes to stray. But by the end of the documentary, she and many of her subjects posit that it’s possible to learn from history and to change, and to trust each other a little more.
Ken Jaworowski
The New York Times
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