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Tsahal

Tsahal

1994•5h 4m•5.6/10
Documentary

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5.6/10(8)

The ideologies underlying the foundation of modern Israel are explored in this documentary, the third of a trilogy (created over a twenty year span) exploring the Jewish experience. The two earlier documentaries, "Porquoi Israel," and "Shoah," have had great effect on the ways documentaries are produced. "Tsahal" zeroes in on the crucial role of the military in Israeli society and politics. The film uses many in-depth interviews to present the many feelings and thoughts about the Israeli military.

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Production

Les Films Aleph, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions Dussart, Bavaria Film

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Claude Lanzmann

Claude Lanzmann

Self - Interviewer

Ehud Barak

Self

Amos Oz

Self

Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon

Self

David Grossman

David Grossman

Self

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