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Kippur

2000·Movie
1h 57min
IMDb6.3Metacritic75–Rotten Tomatoes82%60%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaChai FlicksKino Film Collection

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

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About

The film takes place in 1973 during the Yom Kippur War in which Egypt and Syria launched attacks in Sinai and the Golan Heights. The story is told from the perspective of Israeli soldiers. We are led by Weinraub and his friend Ruso on a day that begins with quiet city streets, but ends with death, destruction and devastation of both body and mind. Various scenes are awash in the surreal, as Weinraub's head hangs out over a rescue helicopter's open door, watching with tranquil desperation as the earth passes beneath, the overpowering whir of the blades creating a hypnotic state. It is not a traditional blood, guts and glory film. There are no men in battle, only the rescue crew trying to pick up the broken pieces.
Yom Kippur WarIsraeli PerspectiveRescue CrewSurreal ImageryDevastation of WarPsychological ImpactTranquil DesperationHypnotic StateNon-Traditional War Film

Crew

Directed by:
Amos Gitai, Sari Azoulay Turgeman, Shai Gani
Written by:
Amos Gitai, Marie-Jose Sanselme
Produced by:
Amos Gitai, Gianni Romoli, Laurent Truchot
Composed by:
Cyril Holtz, François Fayard, François Lepeuple

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Kippur legally?

KanopyHooplaChai FlicksKino Film Collection

Kippur is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kippur worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kippur rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kippur?

1 h 57 min

Kippur runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kippur?

Critics79
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Kippur higher (79) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Kippur in?

HebrewArabic

It was made in Hebrew, with some Arabic. Produced in Israel, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Kippur?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kippur in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.