COMMENTS
This documentary was really moving for me to see. Anything that can promote a dialogue of peace is super-important right now, something that can reach over boundaries and borders. It really moved me and I encourage you to go and see it.
Mat Tinkler
CEO, Save the Children Australia
The extraordinary narrow bridge of choosing hope – learning to forgive, learning that there may be hope rather than the energy of hatred and being locked up in myself – is what moved me so much about this film.
Tim Costello
Chair, Community Council of Australia, former CEO, World Vision Australia
If people who have lost so much, who are in the eye of the storm and this pain, can somehow navigate through that storm to a side of hope and reconciliation, then they are really calling out to us to do the same. I’d urge everyone to watch this film and learn from Israelis and Palestinians on the ground.
Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah
Federal MP for Higgins
The film makes the fundamental point that we must find our common humanity. We have to work diligently on the opportunities for peace from the bottom up, building bridges one step at a time. The film is a real expression of hope.
Ron Finkel
Chair, Rozana International; President, Hadassah Australia
What we’re hearing in this film are a few very very important key words – hope. We need to flood young people’s minds with hope because hope makes them work in peaceful and mindful steps rather than revenge. So it’s a really really important piece of work that we’re looking to take into educational spaces.
Margaret Hepworth
Victorian Education Coordinator, Together for Humanity
A compelling story of four individuals - Bushra, Rami, Meytal and Bassam - who overcome indescribable grief and trauma to embark on a courageous journey seeking mutual understanding.
Sherene Hassan
Director Education & Community Engagement
Islamic Museum of Australia
Profoundly moving and urgently important
Dr Jeremie Bracka
Minerva Centre for Human Rights
Hebrew University, Jerusalem
Absolutely beautiful! Should be required viewing for anyone who professes an opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Simon Holloway
Head of Education
Jewish Holocaust Centre
Astonishing - A tour-de-force that must be seen the world over!
Frances Prince
Faith Communities Council and Jewish Christian Muslim Association
A searing insight into one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Through her lens as a trauma psychologist, director Esther Takac takes the audience on a captivating journey as we witness how pain can be a springboard toward empathy and a powerful tool for reconciliation.
John Lyndon
Executive Director
The Alliance for Middle East Peace
Very moving and well-told story of brave individuals pushing through pain - you managed the almost-impossible in the context of covering this conflict: Balance.
Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen
US Institute of Peace
A most incredible documentary - full of heart, angst and existential struggle but so very full of hope, warmth, connection and shared humanity.
Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM
President
Blue Knot Foundation - National Centre of Excellence for Trauma
A window of hope into one of the world’s toughest conflicts - should be essential viewing for all Israelis and Palestinians.
Richard Moore
Director of Melbourne International Film Festival and
Brisbane International Film Festival (2006 – 2016)
We are still talking about The Narrow Bridge. What an exceptional achievement! Incredibly important and beautifully crafted.
Jonathan Kalman AO
Professor of Cardiology
Royal Melbourne Hospital
A most beautiful piece of work - when that degree of empathy is on display it is truly a work of art and a thing of wonder that draws you right in.
Maurie Hasen
University Psychology Lecturer
The Narrow Bridge is an extraordinary accomplishment. Esther Takac and her protagonists take us on a complex, deeply moving journey – from darkness and despair, towards the glimmer of light and hope. Everyone should watch, hear, and reflect upon this powerful and inspiring film.
Alex Skovron
Poet, Writer, Editor
An incredible film - poetry in the subject matter, poetry in the filmmaking.
Neil Friedman
Co-founder
ChaiFlicks Streaming
What an incredible story you have told and what a wonderful production.
Ron Finkel AM
President
Project Rozana
Simply outstanding. Sheer brilliance.
Brian Meltzer
Director
Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce
…absolutely awesome, powerful, artistic, this is extraordinary.
Prof. Nathan Cherny
Director
Cancer Pain and Palliative Care at Shaarei Zedek Hospital Jerusalem
Inspirational story of courage and empathy
Courageous, moving and eloquent film.
Estelle Rozinski
Artist, Curator, Educator
Wonderful movie - engaging and thought-provoking - I hope it garners many awards.
Robyn Bavarti
Award Winning Author
I was deeply moved by The Narrow Bridge. It’s an excellent film and I hope as many people as possible see it.
Gary Samovitch
Community Leader
Unbelievably wonderful film – an outstanding achievement
and contribution.
Katy Meltzer
Clinical Psychologist
Alfred Health
Imbued with artistic sensitivities - the film left a huge impact on me. Cannot stop thinking about it.
Lilach Milakowski
Award Winning Artist
The Narrow Bridge is truly exceptional. Very moving and an important film. Make sure you don’t miss it. An extraordinary achievement.
Dr Anna Mlynek-Kalman
Director and Music Education Consultant
The people featured have a burden I would have thought is unbearable and yet they found a way to extract hope from hopelessness, strength from gut reeling tragedy and bridge-building where none should be possible.
Harold Zwier
Jewish Christian Muslim Association (JCMA)
An extraordinary film - so beautiful, moving and nuanced, so sad yet ultimately hopeful.
Dr Railea Abraams
General Practitioner
I found tears rolling down my cheeks - it left me and I'm certain others as well, examining and challenging myself with difficult questions yet the sort that we have to confront in the pursuit of peace.
Vera Hasen
Registered Conflict Resolution Practitioner
The Narrow Bridge is a powerful nuanced and unforgettable film. An impactful experience to watch and sit with – beautifully scripted, tightly constructed, balanced, never exploitative or gratuitous.
Michaela Kalowski
Interviewer, Moderator, Curator
Brilliant film. Important, very moving, beautifully made.
Tomi Kalinski
Musician, Performer, Teacher