The Documents By Benny Brunner

This is an appeal for financial support to start research and development on a documentary film that I think is very important to make. The film’s theme is the systematic purging, during the last two decades, of Nakba related documents from Israeli archives by one of ’s security services. These documents attest, among others, to war crimes committed by Israeli forces in 1948, expulsion of from their homes, and destruction of villages. Today, the Nakba documents are locked up in a safe, inaccessible to present and future historians and researchers. Here is a link to a good piece in Mondoweiss on the topic: https://mondoweiss.net/2019/07/israeli-security-monstrosity/

I’m a seasoned, on film, Nakba chronicler. I’ve covered the injustice done to the Palestinians for a quarter of a century now. Many academics and activists have utilised my films as a positive source of knowledge and inspiration for political activism and discussion. You are welcome to visit my website: https://bbrunner.eu/ for more information about the films I have made.

I’m seeking USD 12,500 to carry out research and development: travelling to Israel- Palestine (I’m based in , ) to meet and choose among potential interview partners; to check the various archives that “lost” their Nakba documents; the purged documents refer to various events, I want to visit the locations where these events took place; to film some interviews and visuals in order to put together a short scene for further fund raising, and to introduce the project to, and bring on board, potential broadcasters.

The mentioned sum is based on my experience. The money will be used to pay for two return flights Amsterdam–Israel. Board and lodging in Israel-Palestine for two periods of two weeks each. Car rental for about a month plus petrol cost. Hiring (four to six days) a crew of two, camera person and sound recordist, and their equipment. Hiring, three to five days, an editor with her/his equipment to edit the material filmed in Israel-Palestine.

I’m looking forward to a successful cooperation with the activist community of Boston. In case the contributions from Boston reach USD 2,500 or above, I will gladly provide the film for free for your festival, in addition, I’ll be honored to attend, on my own cost, the screening and discuss with the audience the film’s subject matter in particular and Palestine in general.

As a token of appreciation, I intend to provide a link to watch the film online film to each contributor once the film is completed. Contributors of USD 50 and above will receive a DVD of the film once it’s ready. Please send me an email ([email protected]) with your full name and postal address.

Your financial support is extremely important, I will not be able to produce this documentary film without it. Please bank transfer your contribution to:

2911 Foundation Benny Brunner Bank: ABN-AMRO IBAN: NL63ABNA0412430622 BIC: ABNANL2A Bank address: Kleine gartmanplantsoen 2a, 1017RR Amsterdam, Netherlands

If you prefer to use PayPal https://www.paypal.com/us/home Account: [email protected]

Your support is greatly valued!

Benny Brunner