Like I mentioned at the beginning, I
want to make you acquaintance with some not that well-known series. Well in
this case a mini-series. This hidden gem (well, at least for us) has only four
episodes, which makes the story both engaging and fast-paced. It was released
on Channel 4 in the UK (after reading this short review/informative piece you
can guess why not on BBC).
In short, the main story has two
main protagonists; one of them is a typical young British girl, Erin, who finds
her grandfather’s journal. She goes on a trip to Israel with her best friend,
who has to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces. The other hero of the story is
her grandfather, Len, who was a British soldier stationed in Tel-Aviv after the
World War II. Throughout the series, Erin reads parts of his journal, finding
out more and more about his story and retraces his steps.
Not revealing too much I believe it
this series is extraordinary in a way it presents more balanced perspective on
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Most of the information you can find or even
creative visions in the films are always biased toward Israel. It’s really
remarkable how this series can depict both sides, showing us that one as well
as the other is to blame for the existing situation.
What I find compelling is how the
series combines both plots in such a way that they complement each other. The
whole story within the story always appeals to me. A thought-provoking plot and
how it unravels makes it an enjoyable watch. I strongly suggest checking out
this series for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!
If you want to read more about the
series, look this up:
Here you can find the IMDB page:
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