"Most of the children growing up in our country know that they have to join the Army eventually. The education system in the country prepares them to survive in future as potential soldiers. They are expected to toughen up and if the parents see their kids turn violent, they don't really object to it," he said.
Berman, 40, was speaking at the Q&A session post the movie's screening.
"Israeli people are good in nature but there is a lot of anger in their hearts due to the situation. The children tend to be more aggressive. The war has become a part of who we are."
The movie shows four children from an Israeli Army village and analyses how they assert their dominance over two war deserters in an abandoned military base, who give a tough fight to the kids.
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