The Governor
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The Governor
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.
Festivals and Awards:
Jerusalem Film Festival, Israel, 2024
Director: Danel El-Peleg
Producer: Yoav Roeh , Aurit Zamir, Co-Producer: Matan Gaida
Production Company: Cinephil, Gum Films
Cinematographer: Tal Ninyo, Itai Raziel
Editor: Shaked Goren
Soundtrack Editor: Aviv Aldema
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, yes Docu, Makor Foundation, Mifal Hapais
Script: Danel El-Peleg
Research: Shira Perry, Samah Wattad, Raymonda Mansour
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: המושל
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.
Festivals and Awards:
Jerusalem Film Festival, Israel, 2024
Director: Danel El-Peleg
Producer: Yoav Roeh , Aurit Zamir, Co-Producer: Matan Gaida
Production Company: Cinephil, Gum Films
Cinematographer: Tal Ninyo, Itai Raziel
Editor: Shaked Goren
Soundtrack Editor: Aviv Aldema
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, yes Docu, Makor Foundation, Mifal Hapais
Script: Danel El-Peleg
Research: Shira Perry, Samah Wattad, Raymonda Mansour
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: המושל
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