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This captivating film charts the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Menachem Begin, one of the most pivotal figures in Israeli and Jewish history. Born in 1913 to an Orthodox Jewish family in Brest, then part of the Russian Empire, Begin’s formative years were steeped in faith, Zionism, and the upheavals of a Europe on the brink of devastation.
From his early days in the underground resistance to his central role in the founding of the State of Israel, and ultimately his historic tenure as Prime Minister, Begin’s journey is traced with both breadth and intimacy. The film revisits his landmark achievement of securing peace with Egypt—a breakthrough that earned him and Anwar Sadat the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978—while also reflecting on the personal struggles, memories, and losses that shaped his character.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Andrzej Titkow. To view the conversation please click here.
- Year2025
- Runtime61 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryPoland
- PremiereNorth American Premiere
- DirectorAndrzej Titkow
- ScreenwriterAndrzej Titkow
- CastEfim Basin, Herzl Makov, Anita Shapira
- CinematographerJacek Knopp
- EditorFilip Stanislawski
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.
This captivating film charts the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Menachem Begin, one of the most pivotal figures in Israeli and Jewish history. Born in 1913 to an Orthodox Jewish family in Brest, then part of the Russian Empire, Begin’s formative years were steeped in faith, Zionism, and the upheavals of a Europe on the brink of devastation.
From his early days in the underground resistance to his central role in the founding of the State of Israel, and ultimately his historic tenure as Prime Minister, Begin’s journey is traced with both breadth and intimacy. The film revisits his landmark achievement of securing peace with Egypt—a breakthrough that earned him and Anwar Sadat the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978—while also reflecting on the personal struggles, memories, and losses that shaped his character.
Accompanying the film premiere is a discussion with director Andrzej Titkow. To view the conversation please click here.
- Year2025
- Runtime61 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryPoland
- PremiereNorth American Premiere
- DirectorAndrzej Titkow
- ScreenwriterAndrzej Titkow
- CastEfim Basin, Herzl Makov, Anita Shapira
- CinematographerJacek Knopp
- EditorFilip Stanislawski