Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss

A harrowing, immersive plunge into personal loss and violence, leaving you shaken and heartbroken.

Directed by

Robin Barnwell

Genres

Documentary, War

Starring

Batsheva Yahalomi, Ibrahim Nofal, Gali Idan

Overview

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.

How it feels

Bleak, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

War, grief, violence, trauma

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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