"Our Boys" is a ten-episode drama miniseries based on real-life events that occurred in Israel in 2014. The series was co-produced by HBO and Keshet Studios, and it premiered on August 12, 2019. The show tells the story of the kidnapping and murder of three Jewish teenagers by Hamas militants in the West Bank and the subsequent revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager by Jewish extremists. The events led to a violent escalation in the region, including a 50-day war between Israel and Hamas.
The series focuses on the impact of the murders on the families and communities involved, as well as the political and social repercussions of the events. It features a multi-lingual cast of Israeli and Palestinian actors and is primarily spoken in Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles.
The show received critical acclaim for its sensitive handling of the subject matter and its nuanced portrayal of the complex issues surrounding the conflict. It was praised for its performances, particularly those of the actors portraying the families of the victims. "Our Boys" was nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, and it is widely regarded as a significant contribution to the representation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in popular culture.
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