Legend of Destruction

Legend of Destruction

2021 · 93 min · ★ 6.2 · Animation, History, War, Drama

What had initially started out as a Jewish revolt against the Roman occupation, quickly turned into a fierce civil war. The combination of religious messianic zeal and the friction between social classes proved disastrous and resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple.

Directed by Gidi Dar · Written by Gidi Dar

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