Human Rights Watch Film Festival

Cinematographer-turned-documentarian de Pencier has an eye for a good image but less of an ear for consistent argument.

If you have ever had to struggle, for any reason, with the petty ministrations of local officials who seem determined to block your progress, you will relate to this film.

Heidenreich’s shooting is economical and the editing tight, so that squash games are included to show Toorpakai’s abilities on the court and the support for her off it, without getting in the way of the bigger issues surrounding equal rights.

Heineman's film inevitably includes some tough-to-watch footage but he recognises the power in not always showing death.

The humour itself is as light as a feather – a symbol used by Andeel in his animation to good effect – but the reaction from the regime(s) is about as subtle as a brick

The full use of what film can do is eye-opening - the juxtapositions jolt awareness of what is important and remains necessary.

Hristov stands back and silently observes as the election campaign plays out, showing rather than telling, how much economic circumstances can drive both word and deed.

All in all, this is a troubling but well-presented and thorough examination of the settler conundrum facing Israel today.

The film is at its best in its footage of those who are picking up the fight that their parents began against Montt, these 'granito' - or grains of sand - who hope that by coming together they can make a difference.