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Tantura

  • 2022
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Tantura (2022)
Hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated in 1948. To Israelis, it was the War of Independence, to Palestinians it was 'Al Nakba' - the Catastrophe. Director Alon Schwarz revisits former Israeli soldiers as well as Palestinian residents in an effort to re-examine what happened in Tantura, the location of an alleged, Israeli-perpetrated massacre, and find out why 'Al Nakba' is still a taboo in Israeli society.
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In the war of 1948 hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated. Israelis call it 'The War of Independence. Palestinians call it 'Nakba"'. The film examines one village- Tantura and why... Read allIn the war of 1948 hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated. Israelis call it 'The War of Independence. Palestinians call it 'Nakba"'. The film examines one village- Tantura and why "Nakba" is taboo in Israeli society.In the war of 1948 hundreds of Palestinian villages were depopulated. Israelis call it 'The War of Independence. Palestinians call it 'Nakba"'. The film examines one village- Tantura and why "Nakba" is taboo in Israeli society.

  • Director
    • Alon Schwarz
  • Writers
    • Halil Efrat
    • Alon Schwarz
    • Shaul Schwarz
  • Stars
    • Avigdor Feldman
    • Yoav Gelber
    • Teddy Katz
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    2.3K
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    • Director
      • Alon Schwarz
    • Writers
      • Halil Efrat
      • Alon Schwarz
      • Shaul Schwarz
    • Stars
      • Avigdor Feldman
      • Yoav Gelber
      • Teddy Katz
    • 12User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Avigdor Feldman
    • Self - Defense attorney
    Yoav Gelber
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    Ilan Pappe
    • Self - Professor
    • Director
      • Alon Schwarz
    • Writers
      • Halil Efrat
      • Alon Schwarz
      • Shaul Schwarz
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    10rabiabashar

    Important

    This movie should be seen from an educational perspective. When they say that history repeats itself it is important to understand why. If one wants a reminder as to why, they should consider watching this. It leaves you with many mixed emotions. You feel like you are watching an episode of Law and Order with no legal trial. You feel you are watching CSI with no evidence presented. You feel you are watching a legal drama where there is truth being hidden like in the movie primal fear. It leaves you with a feeling of what people are capable of out of fear and trauma where there is no impunity. Its a must see for a open mind.
    9sarrahmohammed-56658

    Hearr wrenching

    My heart was tight during the entire documentary. It was infuriating the level of denial and lack of remorse the interviewees felt. The laughing and jeering whilst mentioning awful acts of depravity, made me want to throw my remote at the television.

    This is one of the only documentaries I have seen uncover truths about the palestinian history of the nakba. I hope it inspires a new genre of documentaries uncovering more truths. The pain within the diaspora is palpable. Their realities and stories are important.

    The director deserves praise due to his bravery in releasing such a controversial documentary.
    10DrD3

    Tears for Tantura

    This is a very revealing film which documents the horrendous massacres committed against the indigenous people of Palestine. The interviewer skillfully exposes the repetitive lies and excuses concocted by certain members of the zionist militias as they ransacked village after village with the peaceful seaside hamlet of Tantura being the focal point of this documentary. It was refreshing to hear the truth being told from time to time. Interviewing Ilan Pappe for this film was excellent as he is the foremost Israeli scholar on the events that transpired during The Nakba. Very educational and well worthy of a watch.
    10joaosantos20

    Insanity

    Powerful account of atrocities that should never have happened, it's hard to watch but explains a lot. And the cover up at the highest levels makes it even worst and it's hard not to draw similitude to what the nazis did, it's the same thing

    To imagine that just 3 years after being hunted by the nazis, the same people decided, you know what is a good idea, lets do the same to someone else.

    And to top it all of they were rounding up, chasing and judging the nazis while at the same time doing the exact same thing. Insanity

    And it's really hard to see people telling about this crimes and laughing, these aren't people, these are animals.
    10info-89992

    Haunting

    My previous review was canceled without any explanation; my only thought is that it must have contained a spoiler.

    This is an important film to see. I think the director did a great job telling a forgotten story about the creation of Israel. We are offered a glimpse into history from the perspective of the Israeli soldiers who participated in the massacres of the Palestinian villages that were ethnically cleansed during the creation of the state of Israel. I am amazed that this film was made and screened at US festivals, given the censure these types of films typically receive. It's a tough watch, but a necessary one.

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2023 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • Israel
    • Languages
      • Hebrew
      • Arabic
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 坦圖拉屠殺謊言
    • Production companies
      • Reel Peak Films
      • Slutzky Communication
      • Time Studios
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,967
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,671
      • Dec 4, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,967
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      1 hour 34 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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