Golda’s War Diaries
Synopsis
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, Israel’s National Archive has released the official protocols of Prime Minister Golda Meir’s office from the time of the Yom Kippur War, documents unknown to the public until now. Dozens of stenograms and other documents describe what took place in Israel’s seat of power at the time, including accounts of the minor moments that led to major decisions during the war. These documents leave no room for doubt. Despite the conventional image of “Golda” and the myth of her shortcomings during the war, what these documents show is that she actually managed the war effort vigorously and assertively; she convinced the U.S. to send military aid, saving Israel from the clutches of defeat, and bringing about its victory. Despite the war’s steep cost, the facts show that Golda did not fail. In fact, Israel’s achievements resulting from the war made it possible, five years later, to reach a peace agreement with Egypt.
Credits
Director(s)
Yariv Mozer
Producer(s)
Rinat Klein, Dorit Hessel, Michal Weits
Script
Yariv Mozer
Cinematography
Shahar Reznik
Editor
Yasmine Novak
Original Music
Tal Yardeni
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English, Hebrew
Hosted By
Danny Kushmaro
Production Company
HSCC
Produced with the help of
The Film & Media Collaborative of Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, AVI CHAI & Maimonides Fund
Broadcaster
Keshet 12
Sound Designer
Shahaf Wagshal
Artistic Director
Itiel Zion
Based on the book
"A DAY WILL COME AND THE ARCHIVES WILL BE OPENED" Golda Meir’s Government and Yom Kippur War by Hagai Tzoref and Meir Boumfeld
Festival Highlights
Miami JFF, USA, Official Competition, 2025
UK JFF - LIMMUD, UK, Official Competition, 2024
LA Israeli FF, USA, Official Competition, 2024
Calgary Beth Tzedek JFF, Canada, Official Competition, 2024
Saint John Jewish Film Festival , Canada, Official Competition, 2024
Sillicon Valley JFF, USA, Official Competition, 2024
KOLNOA Israeli Film Festival, Czech Republic, Official Competition, 2024
Chicago JFF, USA, Official Competition, 2024
Toronto JFF, Canada, Official Competition, 2024
Ann Arbor JFF, USA, Official Competition, 2024
Boulder JCC, USA, Official Competition, 2024
Atlanta JFF, USA, Official Competition, 2024
Boca Raton International Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Competition, 2024
San Diego Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Competition, 2024
Lincoln Square Synagogue, USA, Official Competition, 2023
Santa Fe JFF, USA, Official Competition, 2023
