Not With Us

Director: Elyasif Barad
International Documentary Short
Army, Suicide, Silence, PTSD | Israel | 10 min
Hebrew with English Subtitles
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In the eyes of his soldiers and other peers in the army, Elyasif is a charismatic clown. But during his service, Elyasif witnessed a suicide that traumatized him, and he is now seeking psychological support. Elyasif plans to come clean to his ex-army buddies at their annual barbecue.


Screens in Shorts Program: Letting Go

Monday, July 1, 2024 8:00 PM
Shorts Program: Letting Go
The Film Salon @ JCC of Jersey Shore
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Shorts Program: Letting Go

Monday, July 1, 2024 8:00 PM

The Film Salon @ JCC of Jersey Shore

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Director’s bio:

Elyasif Barad was raised in Jerusalem. After 3 years of mandatory service in the IDF, where he was a commander, he moved to the United States for a time and worked in a production company on music videos and films. After moving back to Israel he studied 4 years full time at the Maaleh Film School. His second year film “Arm Wrestle” was screened at the Los Angeles children’s film festival. Elyasif graduated October 2023. “Not With Us” is his graduating documentary.

Director Statement:
This story is very important for me to tell and get out to the world. Besides doing videotherapy for myself by telling this story, I think that mental health issues, especially for soldiers, is something that isn’t talked about enough .There are those soldiers who gave their all to the service and were not given the right treatment when they asked for help.