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“In Israel, it always meant - and a lot of that is still true - there was only one kind of man you could be, there were no alternatives, no options. If you were from a good family, you were supposed to be a successful soldier at 18 and be strong, and prepared to protect your wife and family, or family and children, and be prepared to die for your country.”

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Eytan Fox is an Israeli film director known for his profound exploration of LGBTQ+ themes. His films often focus on multicultural conflicts and issues of identity within Israeli society. more

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