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Work, Place (1998)

Movie ★ 5.5

Documentary

Foreign labour, a phenomenon typical of the 1990s, is examined here in one village in the Jordan valley. Until the intifada, Palestinians from a nearby village worked the fields, but after one of the community’s members was murdered, the farmers decided to employ Thais. This documentary addresses the question of cheap labour, set against the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Nurith Aviv Director

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January 2, 1998
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Frequently asked questions

What is Work, Place about?
Foreign labour, a phenomenon typical of the 1990s, is examined here in one village in the Jordan valley. Until the intifada, Palestinians from a nearby village worked the fields, but after one of the community’s members was murdered, the farmers decided to employ Thais. This documentary addresses the question of cheap labour, set against the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Who directed Work, Place?
Work, Place was directed by Nurith Aviv.
When was Work, Place released?
Work, Place is a 1998 documentary film.
Where can I watch Work, Place?
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