THE LIGHTER SIDE

Lost in Territories

NADAV SHLOMO GILADI
Israel, France, Germany, 2025
108 minutes, Color

Set in the charged landscape of the West Bank, Lost in Territories offers a comic, deeply human glimpse of life beyond the headlines, uncovering moments of connection and absurdity where division seems absolute. Told through five interwoven stories, this audacious debut finds unexpected humor in the impossible, revealing how coexistence in the "Wild West of the Middle East" can feel both tragic and farcical. Jews and Arabs—neighbors divided by fear, fences, and history—are thrust into absurd encounters that expose how much they share. Soldiers, checkpoints, and rockets turn ordinary interactions into surreal tests of survival and empathy. Blending biting wit with genuine warmth, this ensemble film transforms everyday coexistence into a poignant reflection on what it means to live side by side amid chaos.—Miami Jewish Film Festival