Uncompromising experimental documentary from Palestinian director Raed Andoni, exploring experiences of incarceration and torture inside Israel's main interrogation centre
Winner of the prestigious Silver Bear for Best Documentary at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival, Palestinian filmmaker Raed Andoni’s powerful feature is a hybrid of documentary, fiction and experimental film, interspersed with lyrical and beautifully rendered animated sequences.
Gathering together a group of survivors from the infamous Al-Moscobiya prison, Israel’s main interrogation centre, Andoni asks them to recreate the physical space of the jail – a place he was also detained as a teenager. As they build, together they confront their experiences of incarceration and torture.
A boldly personal and uncompromisingly political work, Ghost Hunting explores the ethics and meaning of re-enactment, questioning the complicity of both filmmaker and viewer in this provocative and cathartic experiment.
"A daring and shocking film, made with fine cinematic judgement"
Ken Loach
"A major cinematic achievement, powerful and compelling"
Mike Leigh
Extras
An interview with director Raed Andoni filmed at the 2017 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
20-page booklet featuring specailly commissioned writing on the social and culturallandscapes surounding the film by curator and producer Gareth Evans.
Original soundtrack in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio & 2.0 Stereo LPCM