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.
The film tells the story of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unexpected rise to power and his dramatic fall from grace, from the highest office in the land to Ward 10 at Maasiyahu Prison. Set as a political thriller, it follows the incredible events that elevated Mr. Olmert to power and set the stage for his epic fall, creating a portrait of a multi-faceted man and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the mechanisms and machinations that control politics, justice, war and peace.
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.
- Year2020
- Runtime120 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- DirectorRoni Aboulafia
- Executive ProducerYoav Leshem
- CinematographerAvner Shahaf
- EditorGal Goffer, Ran Landau
- Sound DesignMichael Emmet
- MusicDavid Klemes
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.
The film tells the story of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's unexpected rise to power and his dramatic fall from grace, from the highest office in the land to Ward 10 at Maasiyahu Prison. Set as a political thriller, it follows the incredible events that elevated Mr. Olmert to power and set the stage for his epic fall, creating a portrait of a multi-faceted man and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the mechanisms and machinations that control politics, justice, war and peace.
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.
- Year2020
- Runtime120 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- DirectorRoni Aboulafia
- Executive ProducerYoav Leshem
- CinematographerAvner Shahaf
- EditorGal Goffer, Ran Landau
- Sound DesignMichael Emmet
- MusicDavid Klemes