Emmy Award-winning documentary by Maya Zinshtein
STORY
When two Muslim players from Chechnya are signed by Beitar Jerusalem, Israel’s most fiercely nationalist football club, the reaction is immediate and explosive.
Supporters revolt. Politicians intervene. Long-suppressed tensions around race, religion and national identity spill from the terraces into the wider public sphere.
Filmed over a turbulent season with extraordinary access, FOREVER PURE follows a football club in crisis and a society confronting its deepest divisions. What begins as a sporting story becomes a powerful examination of racism, belonging and the politics of identity in contemporary Israel.
WATCH THE FILM
The film is also available on selected streaming platforms and educational licences in various territories. Current availability can be checked via:
🎬 Apple TV
🎬 Dogwoof On Demand
🎬 Amazon Prime
🎬 Google Play
🎬 Rakuten
For educational screenings and licensing enquiries, please contact Inside Out Films.
PRESS KIT & IMAGES
A downloadable Press Kit is available PDF and Production Report PDF
SELECTED REVIEWS
“An eye-opening documentary.” – Screen Daily
“A disturbing and sometimes violent reality of national pride taken to extremes.” – PBS Independent Lens
“High quality factual filmmaking.” – Screen Daily
AWARDS & FESTIVALS
Winner
News & Documentary Emmy Award
Outstanding Politics & Government Documentary (2018)
Tromsø International Film Festival
Faith in Film Award
Official Selection
Toronto International Film Festival (World Premiere)
FURTHER READING
Football, Identity and Politics in Israel
The New York Times
Soccer and National Identity in Israel
An exploration of the relationship between football, politics and identity in Israeli society.
The Guardian
The Beitar Jerusalem story
Coverage of the controversy surrounding the signing of Muslim players and the reaction among supporters.
Interviews with the Filmmakers
POV Magazine
Maya Zinshtein on making FOREVER PURE
An interview about gaining access to Beitar Jerusalem and filming during a period of intense political tension.
