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Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss

2024·Movie
1h 30min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare7

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy10
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

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.
War DocumentaryGeopolitical ConflictHumanitarian CrisisPersonal TestimoniesDevastating RealismSocial CommentaryHistorical AccountEmotional & RawUnseen Footage

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Is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss?

1 h 30 min

Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss runs 1 h 30 min.

Is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Israel and Gaza: Into the Abyss in?

EnglishArabicHebrew

It was made in English, with some Arabic, Hebrew. Produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom.