Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Batsheva Yahalomi
Self - Interviewee
Ibrahim Nofal
Self - Interviewee
Gali Idan
Self - Interviewee
Muhammad El-Ran
Self - Interviewee
Shoham Gueta
Self - Interviewee
Ghada Krayem
Self - Interviewee
Agam Goldstein-Almog
Self - Interviewee
Eitan Yahalomi
Self - Interviewee
Maayan Idan
Self (archive footage)
Tsachi Idan
Self (archive footage)
Yael Idan
Self (archive footage)
Shachar Idan
Self (archive footage)
Riad Nofal
Self (archive footage)
Ohad Yahalomi
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Barnwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Barnwell
- Original Score
- Tandis Jenhudson
- Original Title
- Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Top Hat Productions, ITV, SWR, ARTE, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Barnwell
Robin Barnwell
Tandis Jenhudson
Robin Barnwell
Guy Creasey
Robin Barnwell, Toby Fitzpatrick, Osama Al-Ashi, Youssef Al-Saifi, Darren Kemp
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Barnwell
Director
Robin Barnwell
Producer
Toby Fitzpatrick
Producer
Guy Creasey
Editor
Osama Al-Ashi
Producer
Youssef Al-Saifi
Producer
Robin Barnwell
Writer
Robin Barnwell
Director of Photography
Ron Levy-Arie
Producer
Tandis Jenhudson
Original Music Composer
Fatima Hassouna
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss about?
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.
Who directed Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?
Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss was directed by Robin Barnwell.
Who stars in Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?
The principal cast of Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss includes Batsheva Yahalomi, Ibrahim Nofal, Gali Idan, Muhammad El-Ran, Shoham Gueta.
When was Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss released and how long is it?
Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss was composed by Tandis Jenhudson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?
Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss holds official age classifications: CA: E; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).