Reuters Piece on TIFF Films about the Middle East includes State 194

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Middle East crisis in spotlight at Toronto film fest

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has taken a backseat in recent days to the Arab Spring, but at the Toronto International Film Festival an unusually high number of films shine fresh light on the decades-long conflict.

Dramas like “The Attack” and “Out in the Dark” explore the human side of the strife, while documentaries such as “State 194” and “The Gatekeepers” offer insight into the politics behind the conflict through interviews with top political and security players.

Considered one of the world’s top festivals, Toronto helps kick off the Hollywood awards season, though films on the Middle East could prove too politically sensitive for mainstream audiences.