"I found that each time I opened my camera and filmed Jerusalem, its image was overtaking what I wanted to express."

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Source: TIFF 2015 Women Directors: Meet Danae Elon – ‘P.S. Jerusalem’. Interview with Freja Dam, www.indiewire.com. September 11, 2015.

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Danae Elon is a filmmaker known for her poignant exploration of freedom and identity, particularly in her acclaimed films.

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