The Gatekeepers

2013Show1 season5 episodes

73
GoodGoodWatch score

An intricate, tense documentary series about politics and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Story

A five episode special edition of the documentary film by director Dror Moreh, featuring the story of the Israeli Palestinian conflict from the point of view of six former heads of the Shin Bet, Israel's secret service whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets.

Feels like

  • Political Documentary
  • Historical Analysis
  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
  • Deeply Informative
  • Psychological Insight
  • High-Level Interviews
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Unflinching Perspective
  • Geopolitical

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

June 2, 2013 · June 30, 2013 · Ended

First aired
June 2, 2013
Last aired
June 30, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Documentary, War & Politics
Original language
Hebrew
Made in
Israel, France

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Gatekeepers worth watching?"

Questions about The Gatekeepers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gatekeepers worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch The Gatekeepers?

5 h

About 5 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Can I half-watch The Gatekeepers?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is The Gatekeepers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Gatekeepers in English?

Hebrew

No, it was made in Hebrew.