Izkor: Slaves of Memory
Synopsis
Izkor is about the orchestration of memory. The film shows how school children of all ages in Israel are taught to pay tribute to their nation's past. It keenly observes how some memories are even physically conditioned into the future generations. "One of the most truly, most intelligent, most terrible and sharpest films about Israeli society. A film on memory and politics: this is the way that Israeli society exploits its myths to train people to have no doubts or remorse, creating the soldiers of the future wars." (Tom Segev - Haaretz)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eyal Sivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Eyal Sivan
- Original Title
- Izkor: Slaves of Memory
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eyal Sivan
Eyal Sivan
Department Leadership Roster
Eyal Sivan
Director
Eyal Sivan
Writer
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What is Izkor: Slaves of Memory about?
Izkor is about the orchestration of memory. The film shows how school children of all ages in Israel are taught to pay tribute to their nation's past. It keenly observes how some memories are even physically conditioned into the future generations. "One of the most truly, most intelligent, most terrible and sharpest films about Israeli society. A film on memory and politics: this is the way that Israeli society exploits its myths to train people to have no doubts or remorse, creating the soldiers of the future wars." (Tom Segev - Haaretz)
Who directed Izkor: Slaves of Memory?
Izkor: Slaves of Memory was directed by Eyal Sivan.
Who stars in Izkor: Slaves of Memory?
The principal cast of Izkor: Slaves of Memory includes Not specified.
When was Izkor: Slaves of Memory released and how long is it?
Izkor: Slaves of Memory was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.