The film takes place in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War in which Egypt and Syria launched attacks in Sinai and the Golan Heights. The story is told from the perspective of Israeli soldiers. We are led by Weinraub and his friend Ruso on a day that begins with quiet city streets, but ends with death, destruction and devastation of both body and mind. Various scenes are awash in the surreal, as Weinraub's head hangs out over a rescue helicopter's open door, watching with tranquil desperation as the earth passes beneath, the overpowering whir of the blades creating a hypnotic state. It is not a traditional blood, guts and glory film. There are no men in battle, only the rescue crew trying to pick up the broken pieces.
Keywords
- Festival de Cannes
- Middle East Focus: Amos Gitai and Michel Khleifi
- Panorama: Amos Gitai
Actors
- Liron Levo
- Tomer Russo
- Uri Klauzner
- Yoram Hattab
- Guy Amir
Director
- Amos Gitai
Drama, Action & Abenteuer
2h 4min
HEBREW
DUTCH
FRENCH
In 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, Weinraub and Rousso joined a rescue unit after searching for their former unit in the Golan Heights.
In 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, Weinraub and Rousso joined a rescue unit after searching for their former unit in the Golan Heights.
The film takes place in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War in which Egypt and Syria launched attacks in Sinai and the Golan Heights. The story is told from the perspective of Israeli soldiers. We are led by Weinraub and his friend Ruso on a day that begins with quiet city streets, but ends with death, destruction and devastation of both body and mind. Various scenes are awash in the surreal, as Weinraub's head hangs out over a rescue helicopter's open door, watching with tranquil desperation as the earth passes beneath, the overpowering whir of the blades creating a hypnotic state. It is not a traditional blood, guts and glory film. There are no men in battle, only the rescue crew trying to pick up the broken pieces.
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Amos Gitai
Cast
Liron Levo
Cast
Tomer Russo
Cast
Uri Klauzner
Cast
Yoram Hattab
Cast
Guy Amir