A General's Story
Army Documentaries
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48m
A man who lost his identity until he became a "village fool" was forced to become a sober and responsible father as he approached his son's bar mitzvah. But reality slaps everyone again, in a sensitive and moving documentary. Michael has been walking around the streets of a champion in the streets of Beit She'an for many years, and all his viewers know that he is nothing but a percentage of hallucinations. Following his daily routine allows a glimpse into the past and troubled soul of an identity-broken man, haunted by traumas and crises of failed absorption, terrorist attacks and a security threat. A documentary film of a different kind directed by David Habler, dealing with fatherhood, masculinity and loss of identity in a militaristic society.
This program may contain strong language, nudity, and/or violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
Year: 2005
Language: Hebrew, English subtitles
Director: David Habler
Producer: Duki Dror
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