Directing

Shimon Dotan

Born December 23, 1949 · Adjud, Romania (age 76)

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Known For

Hidden AgendaHidden Agenda · 2001
Hidden Agenda
4.32001
MovieActionThriller
Former government Jason Price makes people disappear for a living. But when a top lieutenant for a crime syndicate asks Price to help him drop out of sight, things take a grisly, unexpected turn. A mysterious hit man known as The Cleaner has infiltrated Price's tightly-controlled system, leaving a bloody trail behind. With the help of an enigmatic seductress posing as the mobster's chief assistant, Price methodically works through his network of associates to find out what went wrong, and is plunged headlong into a spiraling gauntlet of half-truths and full-blown lies where nobody is who they appear to be, and everyone has a deadly, hidden agenda
The Smile of the LambThe Smile of the Lamb · 1986
The Smile of the Lamb
5.31986
MovieDrama
This Israeli-made film is set along the battle-torn West Bank. Military governor Makram Khouri tries to flush out some fugitive PLO activists by hanging the rotting, stinking carcass of a dead donkey in a village square. Israeli doctor Rami Danon forgets his animosity towards the PLO and, out of compassion, cuts the carcass down. For disobeying Khouri's orders, Danon becomes as much a fugitive as the Palestinians. While in hiding, Danon befriends Arab hermit Tuncel Kurtiz, whose adopted son is a member of the PLO.
Souvenirs from HebronSouvenirs from Hebron · 1982
Souvenirs from Hebron
1982
Movie
Three IDF soldiers on a routine patrol in the early 1980s in occupied Hebron.
Hot HouseHot House · 2006
Hot House
2006
MovieDocumentary
In a candid and unflinching portrait of Palestinian prisoners, Shimon Dotan takes viewers inside the highest security prisons in Israel where thousands of Palestinians fill these detention facilities.
The SettlersThe Settlers · 2016
The Settlers
6.02016
MovieDocumentary
In the nearly 50 years since Israel's decisive victory in the 1967 Six-Day War, hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens have established expanding communities in the occupied territories of the West Bank. Frequently coming into direct conflict with the region's Palestinian inhabitants, and facing the condemnation of the international community, the settlers have been viewed by some as the righteous vanguard of modern Zionism and by others as overzealous squatters who are the greatest impediment to the possibility of peace in the region.
Repeat DiveRepeat Dive · 1982
Repeat Dive
9.01982
Movie
The story of Israeli naval commandos, one of whose celebrated fighters tragically didn’t return from his last mission. In his will, he asks his wife to meet and date another young fighter, hoping she’ll continue her life. After some time, she decides to try and fulfil his wishes. The romance between her and the young soldier blossoms until he’s called to brave combat in the field.
Diamond DogsDiamond Dogs · 2007
Diamond Dogs
4.32007
MovieAction
An ex-Special Forces officer agrees to lead an obsessed fortune hunter and his men on a dangerous quest for a legendary relic, the Tangka Tapestry. But great dangers await from a gang of ruthless Russian mercenaries bent on stealing the fabled treasure and also from a deadly curse said to protect the incredibly valuable relic from tomb raiders.
The Finest HourThe Finest Hour · 1992
The Finest Hour
4.81992
MovieWarDrama
Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty officer Bosco's merciless training class. The friends date two girls, but both love Barbara, who chooses to marry Larry, as ideal father for her pre-teen son. After graduation from Basic UDT/SEAL training, they choose opposite oceans for further training. However Sadam Husein's invasion of Kuwait gets both mobilized in the same unit, with Bosco, who gets captured and tortured. Dean learns Barbara has left adulterer Larry. They mount a rescue together, taking risks even on their own side.

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