The Forgotten Ones
Mizrahim, Les Oubliés de la Terre Promise
“From the Promised Land to Oblivion”
Synopsis
In the 1950's, Jews coming from North Africa and the Middle East settled in the newly constituted State of Israël. The Mizrahim, as their are called, were denied their right to a better life and forced to move to development towns in the Negev Desert. Today, the new generations of Mizrahim still suffer from this policy conducted 70 years ago. Michale Boganim follows the footsteps of her father, who came from Morocco and quickly became a leader of the local Israeli Black Panthers to stand against this discrimination. She embarks on a road trip through Israël's history to meet with three generation of Mizrahims.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michale Boganim
- Screenplay & Story
- Michale Boganim
- Original Score
- Joachim Mimouni
- Original Title
- Mizrahim, Les Oubliés de la Terre Promise
- Country of Origin
- France, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Reservoir Docs, Lama Films, Bonne Nouvelle Productions, Studio Orlando, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michale Boganim
Michale Boganim
Joachim Mimouni
Nathalie Durand
Pierre Deschamps
Marie Balducchi
Department Leadership Roster
Michale Boganim
Director
Nathalie Durand
Director of Photography
Pierre Deschamps
Editor
Marie Balducchi
Producer
Michale Boganim
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forgotten Ones
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Forgotten Ones about?
In the 1950's, Jews coming from North Africa and the Middle East settled in the newly constituted State of Israël. The Mizrahim, as their are called, were denied their right to a better life and forced to move to development towns in the Negev Desert. Today, the new generations of Mizrahim still suffer from this policy conducted 70 years ago. Michale Boganim follows the footsteps of her father, who came from Morocco and quickly became a leader of the local Israeli Black Panthers to stand against this discrimination. She embarks on a road trip through Israël's history to meet with three generation of Mizrahims.
Who directed The Forgotten Ones?
The Forgotten Ones was directed by Michale Boganim.
Who stars in The Forgotten Ones?
The principal cast of The Forgotten Ones includes Reuven Abergel, Erez Biton, Maayane Elfassy Boganim.
When was The Forgotten Ones released and how long is it?
The Forgotten Ones was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forgotten Ones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forgotten Ones was composed by Joachim Mimouni.