Making a war is a storyteller’s job. A good story is crucial to legitimize the use of military force. That’s why militaries need strong promotion and Israel is a model country in promoting its military ventures. Our history as persecuted Jews, and our enlightened democracy are both in use in our solid PR kit. But before pitching our story to the world, we need to pitch it to our children. As moral corruption linked with apartheid thrives, avoiding military service becomes a threat. For some children we’ll offer benefits, for most we’ll sell fictitious promises. Every child is screened to serve with bearable pressure and an adjusted amount of exposure to violence. ‘Innocence’ tells the story of children who resisted to be enlisted but capitulated. Their stories were never told as they died during their service.
| Original title | Innocence |
|---|---|
| Danish title | Uskyld |
| Keywords | Israel, Military service, Liable for military service, Soldiers, Suicide, 2010-2019, 2020-2030 |
| Director | Guy Davidi |
| Producer | Sigrid Jonsson Dyekjær, Hilla Medailla |
| Director of Photography | Avner Shahaf, Guy Davidi |
| Editor | Guy Davidi |
| Sound | Heikki Kossi |
| Composer | Snorri Hallgrimsson |
| Production country | Denmark |
| Danish subtitles | Yes |
| International sales | Autlook Filmsales |
| Danish theatrical release | 28.09.2023 |
| Online release | 04.04.2024, Filmcentralen |
| DFI subsidy | Konsulentstøtte |
| Danish rating | Allowed for children over the age of 11 |
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