Israeli Leaders on Film
Presented in partnership with the New Israel Fund
From Ben Gurion to Bibi, some of Israel's most outspoken leaders have been reflected upon in the last few years, through provocative films. As Israel nears another election, join us for a series of films examining Knesset Members and Prime Ministers from the past and present.
Get a full series pass here.
Shortly before her passing, Golda Meir was interviewed for Israeli television. After the filming ended, the cameras kept rolling, recording an intimate talk with the first and only woman to ever rule Israel. As she lit one cigarette after the other, Golda spoke freely, pleading her case for her term as Prime Minister—five turbulent years that secured her place in history, albeit at a high personal cost.
Thank you to our partners:
Ameinu, Beth Emet the Free Synagogue, The Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, The Israel Committee of Congregation B'Nai Israel, JStreet, KAM Isaiah Israel, Kavana, Partners for Progressive Israel, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Emunah, Ikar, Mishkan Chicago, amd Temple Hillel B'nai Torah.
- Year2019
- Runtime85 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael, Germany
- DirectorSagi Bornstein, Udi Nir, Shani Rozanes
- ProducerSagi Bornstein, Udi Nir, Georg Tschurtschenthaler, Christian Beetz
- CinematographerEitan Hatuka
- EditorSagi Bornstein
- Sound DesignNimrod Eldar
- MusicAdam Ben Ezra
Israeli Leaders on Film
Presented in partnership with the New Israel Fund
From Ben Gurion to Bibi, some of Israel's most outspoken leaders have been reflected upon in the last few years, through provocative films. As Israel nears another election, join us for a series of films examining Knesset Members and Prime Ministers from the past and present.
Get a full series pass here.
Shortly before her passing, Golda Meir was interviewed for Israeli television. After the filming ended, the cameras kept rolling, recording an intimate talk with the first and only woman to ever rule Israel. As she lit one cigarette after the other, Golda spoke freely, pleading her case for her term as Prime Minister—five turbulent years that secured her place in history, albeit at a high personal cost.
Thank you to our partners:
Ameinu, Beth Emet the Free Synagogue, The Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Israel of Boston, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, The Israel Committee of Congregation B'Nai Israel, JStreet, KAM Isaiah Israel, Kavana, Partners for Progressive Israel, Temple Beth Zion, Temple Emunah, Ikar, Mishkan Chicago, amd Temple Hillel B'nai Torah.
- Year2019
- Runtime85 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael, Germany
- DirectorSagi Bornstein, Udi Nir, Shani Rozanes
- ProducerSagi Bornstein, Udi Nir, Georg Tschurtschenthaler, Christian Beetz
- CinematographerEitan Hatuka
- EditorSagi Bornstein
- Sound DesignNimrod Eldar
- MusicAdam Ben Ezra