The Gun
Directed by Shaya Chesner- Healing, International, Made By or Starring Military or Veterans, PTSD, Resilience, Student Film
- Israel
- Documentary
- Arabic, Hebrew
- 2023
- 17 mins
- United States premiere
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shareShaya, 30, is married to Moriah and is father to Maayan, 2. As a result of the need to renew his firearms license, Shaya embarks on a journey of clarification regarding his fears after suffering post-trauma in the Israel Defense Forces. If he can unchain himself from his fears, perhaps he will also be able to separate from the gun.
This film contains scenes of shooting practice at shooting range.
Plays in
Documentary Shorts Block
A collection of five documentary short films that reveal personal stories and experiences from serving on the frontlines to coming home.
