THE GOVERNOR
By Danel Elpeleg
The film explores the director's investigation into her grandfather's hidden past as a military governor. Uncovering a family secret, the film intertwines politics and personal life, raising questions about control and love.
Project Info
Producers: Yoav Roeh and Aurit Zamir
Co-producers: Matan Gaida
Language: Hebrew, Arabic
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Sales: cinephil
Partners: The New Fund for Cinema and TV, Makor Foundation
Broadcasters: yes Docu
Distributed by
Crew
Photography: Tal Ninyo, Itai Raziel, Zvi Landsman, Mai Abadi-Grebler, Keren BergmanEditing: Shaked Goren
Original Music: Ophir Leibovitch
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Synopsis
Zvi Elpeleg, the director's grandfather, was a military governor of the Arab citizens of Israel after the establishment of the State. The positive image Zvi presented slowly crumbles when the director reveals his true actions as a ruler in both his military and family life. As she uncovers a family secret, the personal and political merge, reflecting on one another. The film investigates the subject of control and draws a portrait of a country that has, and still is, constantly and obsessively, since its inception, dealing with controlling populations.
Festivals
Jerusalem Film Festival 2024 - Best Documentary
Danel Elpeleg
Director and editor, graduated with high honors from the Sam Spiegel School of Film. Her debut documentary, "Wild", won the best debut film award in both Docaviv and at the Documentary Forum in 2018. Notable works as an editor: "Eliplet", "Hanshi", "The Last Chapter of AB Yehoshua", "The Other City".
