The Dovekeepers
Series Overview
Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The events are recounted from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique backstories, but a common bond for survival. Additionally, these women, who work together daily as dovekeepers, are all concealing substantial secrets. This four-hour limited event series is based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
84–120 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Tue, Mar 31, 2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part Two”
Still held captive, Shirah and Yael continue to share the truth about Masada with Flavius Josephus, picking up from where they left off, as the Jewish soldiers began to unravel while Roman forces planned how they would invade the mountain fortress.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"The Dovekeepers" First Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Simoneau
Ann Peacock
Jeff Beal
Guy Dufaux
Isabelle Malenfant, Sylvain Lebel
Roma Downey, Mark Burnett
Department Leadership Roster
Roma Downey
Producer
Isabelle Malenfant
Editor
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Mark Burnett
Producer
Giles Masters
Production Design
Delphine White
Costume Design
Sylvain Lebel
Editor
Ann Peacock
Writer
Yves Simoneau
Director
Jeff Beal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
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What is The Dovekeepers about?
Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The events are recounted from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique backstories, but a common bond for survival. Additionally, these women, who work together daily as dovekeepers, are all concealing substantial secrets. This four-hour limited event series is based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel.
How many seasons does The Dovekeepers have?
The Dovekeepers comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Dovekeepers?
Key cast members in The Dovekeepers include Cote De Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan, Kathryn Prescott, Diego Boneta, André Agius.
Who created or directed The Dovekeepers?
The Dovekeepers was developed and directed by Yves Simoneau.