sentences:  He describes himself as "a veteran leftist" and his political films take the side of the 'other'.Brunner has worked in the Middle East, Europe, South Africa, and the United States.In addition to winning a special commendation by the Prix Europa for "A Philosopher for All Seasons" in 1991, his films have been screened at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, the Jerusalem Film Festival, the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, and numerous international, human rights and Jewish film festivals.