Sabena Hijacking – My Version

  • Israel
  • Docu-Drama
  • 2015
  • 98 min.
  • Director(s): Rani Saar
  • Producer(s): Nati Dinnar, Udi Yerushalmi & Ori Hod

Synopsis

On May 8 1972, four hijackers from the Palestinian organization “Black September” took control of Belgian Sabena Flight 571 from Brussels to Tel Aviv. The hijacking marked the beginning of thirty nerve-wracking hours, bounding together fascinating human, military and political drama inside and outside of the plane.

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Credits

Director(s)

Rani Saar

Producer(s)

Nati Dinnar, Udi Yerushalmi & Ori Hod

Executive Producer(s)

Gilad Yanklowitz

Script

Moshe Zonder

Cinematography

Danor Glazer

Editor

Oren Navot

Original Music

Daniel Salomon

Cast

Bobby Lax, George Iskandar, Erez Shafrir

Original Language

English, Hebrew, French

Subtitles

English, Hebrew, French

Creator and Producer

Nati Dinnar

Production company

United King and DNA Productions for Keshet Broadcasting

Research

Shir Kopelis

Festival Highlights

  • Winner

    Best Documentary
    Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival
    2017
  • Winner

    Audience Choice Award for Feature Film
    New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival
    2016
  • Winner

    TV Movie Silver Bird Prize
    Seoul International Drama Awards
    2016
  • Winner

    Audience Award for best Documentary Film
    LA Israeli Film Festival
    2015
  • Nominated

    Best Documentary Film
    The Israeli Academy Awards
    2015

Charleston International Film Festival, USA, 2017

Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2017

Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

San Diego Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

East Bay Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Seattle Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Canada, 2016

Baltimore Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Denver Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016

Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2015

Australia Jewish Film Festival, Australia, 2015

UK Jewish Film Festival, UK, 2015

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