Documentary follows Waldorf-inspired school in West Bank

A new documentary released this week chronicles the daily lives of children living under military occupation and the efforts of a husband‑and‑wife team who operate a holistic primary school in the same region. Filmed amid the ongoing Israel‑Hamas conflict, the film captures classroom activities, playground moments and the broader challenges faced by families as hostilities continue to shape the social and educational landscape.

The filmmakers highlight how the school’s curriculum, which integrates emotional wellbeing with traditional subjects, seeks to provide stability for its pupils despite frequent disruptions such as curfews, power outages and occasional shelling. Interviews with the couple who founded the school reveal their motivation to nurture resilience and critical thinking among the children, while on‑the‑ground footage illustrates the impact of the broader conflict on attendance, infrastructure and community morale. The documentary aims to document these realities for international audiences, offering a window into the intersection of education and occupation during a period of sustained warfare.