Tsahal
Synopsis
The ideologies underlying the foundation of modern Israel are explored in this documentary, the third of a trilogy (created over a twenty year span) exploring the Jewish experience. The two earlier documentaries, "Porquoi Israel," and "Shoah," have had great effect on the ways documentaries are produced. "Tsahal" zeroes in on the crucial role of the military in Israeli society and politics. The film uses many in-depth interviews to present the many feelings and thoughts about the Israeli military.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lanzmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lanzmann
- Original Title
- Tsahal
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French, Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 5h 4m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Aleph, France 2 Cinéma, Les Productions Dussart, Bavaria Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lanzmann
Claude Lanzmann
Sabine Mamou
Eyal Sher
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Lanzmann
Director
Sabine Mamou
Editor
Eyal Sher
Producer
Claude Lanzmann
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tsahal
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What is Tsahal about?
The ideologies underlying the foundation of modern Israel are explored in this documentary, the third of a trilogy (created over a twenty year span) exploring the Jewish experience. The two earlier documentaries, "Porquoi Israel," and "Shoah," have had great effect on the ways documentaries are produced. "Tsahal" zeroes in on the crucial role of the military in Israeli society and politics. The film uses many in-depth interviews to present the many feelings and thoughts about the Israeli military.
Who directed Tsahal?
Tsahal was directed by Claude Lanzmann.
Who stars in Tsahal?
The principal cast of Tsahal includes Claude Lanzmann, Ehud Barak, Amos Oz, Ariel Sharon, David Grossman.
When was Tsahal released and how long is it?
Tsahal was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 5h 4m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tsahal?
Tsahal holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).