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🏆 AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST NARRATIVE FILM -- 2025 MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Air War, Israel's extraordinary answer to Top Gun that took fifteen years to create, is a heartfelt and exhilarating box office sensation that finally brings the Israeli Air Force to the big screen. With the air force holding a special place in Israel, where IAF pilots are revered as the elite of the elite, it's surprising that a film of this magnitude has taken so long to emerge. The story follows a young, fearless lieutenant who, after single-handedly shooting down six Egyptian MiGs, is promoted to command a fighter squadron. His new role sparks a fierce rivalry with the disciplined second-in-command, whose methodical approach clashes with the lieutenant's reckless style. As tensions rise and their squadron's performance falters, the two must learn to work together to lead their team to victory on the eve of the Six-Day War, when their country's fate hangs in the balance.
- Year2024
- Runtime106 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereInternational Premiere
- DirectorRoy Hornshtein
- ScreenwriterRoy Hornshtein, Yoav Katz
- CastMaor Schwietzer, Daniel Litman, Lihi Kornowski
- CinematographerBenji Cohen
- EditorYosef Grunfeld, Roy Hornshtein
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
🏆 AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST NARRATIVE FILM -- 2025 MIAMI JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Air War, Israel's extraordinary answer to Top Gun that took fifteen years to create, is a heartfelt and exhilarating box office sensation that finally brings the Israeli Air Force to the big screen. With the air force holding a special place in Israel, where IAF pilots are revered as the elite of the elite, it's surprising that a film of this magnitude has taken so long to emerge. The story follows a young, fearless lieutenant who, after single-handedly shooting down six Egyptian MiGs, is promoted to command a fighter squadron. His new role sparks a fierce rivalry with the disciplined second-in-command, whose methodical approach clashes with the lieutenant's reckless style. As tensions rise and their squadron's performance falters, the two must learn to work together to lead their team to victory on the eve of the Six-Day War, when their country's fate hangs in the balance.
- Year2024
- Runtime106 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereInternational Premiere
- DirectorRoy Hornshtein
- ScreenwriterRoy Hornshtein, Yoav Katz
- CastMaor Schwietzer, Daniel Litman, Lihi Kornowski
- CinematographerBenji Cohen
- EditorYosef Grunfeld, Roy Hornshtein