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THE GOVERNOR

by Danel Elpeleg

SYNOPSIS

Zvi Elpeleg, the director's grandfather, was a military governor of the Arab citizens of Israel after the establishment of the State. The positive image Zvi presented slowly crumbles when the director reveals his true actions as a ruler in both his military and family life. As she uncovers a family secret, the personal and political merge, reflecting on one another. The film investigates the subject of control and draws a portrait of a country that has, and still is, constantly and obsessively, since its inception, dealing with controlling populations.

DETAILS

71 mins

2024

Israel

Hebrew, Arabic

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CREDITS

Producers: Yoav Roeh and Aurit Zamir
Co-producers: Matan Gaida
Partners: The New Fund for Cinema and TV, Makor Foundation
Broadcasters: yes Docu
Photography: Tal Ninyo, Itai Raziel, Zvi Landsman, Mai Abadi-Grebler, Keren Bergman
Editing: Shaked Goren
Original Music: Ophir Leibovitch
Research: Shira Perry, Samah Wattad, Raymonda Mansour
Sound design and mix: Aviv Aldema
Visual research: Daniela Reiss, Lily Yudinski, Danel Elpeleg
Design and animation: Yoav Brill
Colorist: Yoav Raz

BIOGRAPHY

DANEL ELPELEG

Director and editor, Danel Elpeleg graduated with high honors from the Sam Spiegel School of Film. Her debut documentary, "Wild", won the best debut film award in both Docaviv and at the Documentary Forum in 2018. Notable works as an editor: "Eliplet", "Hanshi", "The Last Chapter of AB Yehoshua", "The Other City".

SELECT FESTIVALS

JERUSALEM FF 2024 - DIAMOND AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

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