Gdud A'liyah
גדוד עליה
“Together, Stronger!”
Synopsis
The long lasting Palestinian-Israeli conflict has created appaling phenomenons that have horrified the Israeli society. the "politically conscience-refusals" or those individual soldiers refusing to fight in the occupied territories, are one of those phenomenons. In opposition to them stand a thousand immigrants from the former Soviet Union, ex-military men from the Red Army, who yearn to be recruited into the IDF and fight for Israel, but who are denied the right to serve in the army. Through the stories of Oleg and Alex, immigrants and the battalion's charismatic commanders, the story of the Russkii Battalion is told. It is a story of contrasts between the hardships of the daily struggles they face as new immigrants against the pride and the sense of belonging they find in the battalion. The Russkii Battalion is a film about a militaristic social bubble, in a country that is in constant war.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Faudem
- Original Title
- גדוד עליה
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Russian
- Runtime
- 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Faudem
Valentin Belonogov
Sasha Lutsky
Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Valentin Belonogov
Director of Photography
Yoram Globus
Producer
Joshua Faudem
Director
Sasha Lutsky
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gdud A'liyah
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What is Gdud A'liyah about?
The long lasting Palestinian-Israeli conflict has created appaling phenomenons that have horrified the Israeli society. the "politically conscience-refusals" or those individual soldiers refusing to fight in the occupied territories, are one of those phenomenons. In opposition to them stand a thousand immigrants from the former Soviet Union, ex-military men from the Red Army, who yearn to be recruited into the IDF and fight for Israel, but who are denied the right to serve in the army. Through the stories of Oleg and Alex, immigrants and the battalion's charismatic commanders, the story of the Russkii Battalion is told. It is a story of contrasts between the hardships of the daily struggles they face as new immigrants against the pride and the sense of belonging they find in the battalion. The Russkii Battalion is a film about a militaristic social bubble, in a country that is in constant war.
Who directed Gdud A'liyah?
Gdud A'liyah was directed by Joshua Faudem.
Who stars in Gdud A'liyah?
The principal cast of Gdud A'liyah includes Not specified.
When was Gdud A'liyah released and how long is it?
Gdud A'liyah was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 51m.