Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss

Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss

2024 · 90 min · ★ 8.9 · Documentary, War

This deeply affecting documentary follows a small number of Israelis and Gazans through the most dramatic and tragic year of their lives. Using personal and previously unseen footage, it tells the story of the war in Gaza and the October 7 attacks through deeply emotional stories from both sides of the conflict. In Gaza, the film follows three individuals from reaction to the October 7th attacks to the start of the bombing by the Israeli military and to the loss of family members that all three suffer. In Israel, we witness footage of the Israeli characters, as they and their family members are attacked by Hamas on October 7th and then follow their stories through the year.

Directed by Robin Barnwell · Written by Robin Barnwell

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Batsheva Yahalomi Self - Interviewee
Ibrahim Nofal Self - Interviewee
Gali Idan Self - Interviewee
Muhammad El-Ran Self - Interviewee
Shoham Gueta Self - Interviewee
Ghada Krayem Self - Interviewee
Agam Goldstein-Almog Self - Interviewee
Eitan Yahalomi Self - Interviewee
Maayan Idan Self (archive footage)
Tsachi Idan Self (archive footage)
Yael Idan Self (archive footage)
Shachar Idan Self (archive footage)

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