Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss

2024Movie1 h 30 min

81
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, profoundly sad documentary movie about everyday modern life and war, with standout direction and performances.

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Story

This deeply affecting documentary follows a small number of Israelis and Gazans through the most dramatic and tragic year of their lives. Using personal and previously unseen footage, it tells the story of the war in Gaza and the October 7 attacks through deeply emotional stories from both sides of the conflict. In Gaza, the film follows three individuals from reaction to the October 7th attacks to the start of the bombing by the Israeli military and to the loss of family members that all three suffer. In Israel, we witness footage of the Israeli characters, as they and their family members are attacked by Hamas on October 7th and then follow their stories through the year.

Feels like

  • War Documentary
  • Geopolitical Conflict
  • Humanitarian Crisis
  • Personal Testimonies
  • Devastating Realism
  • Social Commentary
  • Historical Account
  • Emotional & Raw
  • Unseen Footage

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Directed by
Robin Barnwell
Written by
Robin Barnwell

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Facts

September 15, 2024 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 15, 2024
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, Hebrew
Made in
France, Germany, United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

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Where can I stream Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 10 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.