THE
RED TOY, ISRAEL
the Idea behind the film
A
toy tape, emitting a simple beat that becomes a rhythm, randomly changes hands
in the alleyways of Jerusalem Old City. Transcending the various occupants of
the enclave, its journey sketches the varying portraits and characters of the
City-Arabs, Jews, soldiers, tourists and a local boy, who desires simple freedom.
The tape, passing from hand to hand, grants the holder a few minutes of grace
and optimism. The patterns of power, of ruler and ruled, buyer and seller, as
well as some genuine moments of humanity, are depicted via a toy.
