Photo Gallery The 'Ghandi of Palestine'?

The documentary film "Budrus," which opened in Germany this week, tells the story of successful, non-violent protests against the Israeli government in a Palestinian town. It has been described as an example of how peace could be achieved in the Middle East. The film's protagonist has even been described as the "Gandhi of Palestine."
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Israeli soldiers guard a bulldozer in this still from the documentary film "Budrus." After over four years of demonstrations by villagers in the small town of Budrus, the Israeli government agreed to move the security barrier it was building there.

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The protest organizers managed to unite many different factions inside their community, including local women, who are not usually involved in protests.

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The non-violent protests in Budrus also included Ahmed Awwad, a member of Hamas and a local school teacher. The Hamas party has previously emphasized its commitment to armed conflict with the Israelis.

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The film was directed by Julia Bacha, one of the writers of the controversial 2004 documentary "Control Room" about the Al Jazeera news network.

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Palestinian community organizer Ayed Morrar (left) with actor Robert de Niro at the documentary's US premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York.

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On film: Doron Spielman of the Israeli army makes an announcement in Budrus. The film's makers say this is neither a pro-Palestinian nor anti-Israeli documentary.

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At the US premiere of Budrus: From left to right, Ayed Morrar's daughter Iltezam, Morrar, producer Rula Salameh, director Julia Bacha and producer Ronit Avni.

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The movie has had an impact. It has won awards at festivals around the world and has also been shown in the Palestinian territories.

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