Israel, Why
Pourquoi Israël
Synopsis
Using interviews and other footage shot especially for this documentary, French director Claude Lanzmann investigates the state of Israel in 1972. This movie concentrates on Israelis going about their business of everyday living.
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Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Lanzmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Lanzmann
- Original Title
- Pourquoi Israël
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian, French, Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Studios
- Stéphan Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Lanzmann
Claude Lanzmann
William Lubtchansky, Colin Mounier
Françoise Beloux, Ziva Postec
Véra Belmont
Department Leadership Roster
Véra Belmont
Producer
Claude Lanzmann
Director
William Lubtchansky
Director of Photography
Colin Mounier
Director of Photography
Françoise Beloux
Editor
Ziva Postec
Editor
Claude Lanzmann
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Israel, Why
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What is Israel, Why about?
Using interviews and other footage shot especially for this documentary, French director Claude Lanzmann investigates the state of Israel in 1972. This movie concentrates on Israelis going about their business of everyday living.
Who directed Israel, Why?
Israel, Why was directed by Claude Lanzmann.
Who stars in Israel, Why?
The principal cast of Israel, Why includes Claude Lanzmann.
When was Israel, Why released and how long is it?
Israel, Why was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.