Enlistment Days (2012)

Four young men - Roee, Justin, Elfar and Houcine - from four different countries - Israel, The US, Russia and France - are about to enlist in the army. The four stories in the film offer a compelling peek into the private and emotional lives of enlistees, whether entering compulsory or voluntary service. The story of enlistment is never just a personal story; it is the story of the power that countries, societies and ideologies have on people. This cinema verite look at impending military service uncovers the subtle techniques and strategies which encourage ideas of manliness and service to country, and the willingness to forgo personal freedoms in the name of Country.