Hebrew with English subtitles, 2012, 97 minutes, color, Israel/Germany/Belgium/France, Spotlight
Since its North American debut at the Telluride and Toronto film festivals, The Gatekeepers has inspired passionate debate. Its insider view of Israeli national security and the Palestinian question will no doubt make it one of the most talked-about documentaries of the year.
Director Dror Moreh filters the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 1967’s Six-Day War through the keen perspectives of all six living former heads of the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency. In remarkably candid one-on-one interviews, the men reflect on lessons learned and reveal the lasting impact of their actions on the peace process—for better or for worse.
With unprecedented access to these key figures—the only Israeli intelligence officials whose identities are publicly known—Moreh poses challenging questions that shed light on the inner workings of the government and its counterterrorism activities. Their pragmatic answers, born of hard-fought battles against extremists on both sides, offer a provocative path forward for Israel if it ever hopes to find lasting peace. - B. T.
Director Dror Moreh filters the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 1967’s Six-Day War through the keen perspectives of all six living former heads of the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency. In remarkably candid one-on-one interviews, the men reflect on lessons learned and reveal the lasting impact of their actions on the peace process—for better or for worse.
With unprecedented access to these key figures—the only Israeli intelligence officials whose identities are publicly known—Moreh poses challenging questions that shed light on the inner workings of the government and its counterterrorism activities. Their pragmatic answers, born of hard-fought battles against extremists on both sides, offer a provocative path forward for Israel if it ever hopes to find lasting peace. - B. T.
About the Director
Dror Moreh began his career as a director of photography and became one of Israel’s leading cinematographers. Moreh has shot many award-winning documentaries in Israel, including One Shot, Asesino, and Underdog: A War Movie. He began working as a full-time director several years ago. In addition to The Gatekeepers, his projects include The Rose, To Be Mayumana, Under Cove, Sharon, Occupational Hazard, and Caesarea: From the Dream to Reality.
Cast and Credits
Director: Dror Moreh
Producers: Dror Moreh, Estelle Fialon, Philippa Kowarsky
Coproducer: Anna Van Der Wee
Cinematographer: Avner Shahaf
Editor: Oron Adar
Production Designer: Doron Koren
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