Israel, Why

1973 3h 12m FR

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Claude Lanzmann
Self - Interviewer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claude Lanzmann
Writers: Claude Lanzmann
Languages: German, Russian, French, Hebrew, English
Countries: France, Italy

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RUNTIME

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At 192 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: German, Russian, French, Hebrew, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claude Lanzmann, shot by William Lubtchansky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Françoise Beloux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0069115 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Claude Lanzmann directs. William Lubtchansky behind the camera. Françoise Beloux cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in German, Russian, French, Hebrew, English.

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1At 192 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Dialogue crosses 5 languages: German, Russian, French, Hebrew, English.
4International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Claude Lanzmann, shot by William Lubtchansky. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Françoise Beloux shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8IMDB entry: tt0069115 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.