The Atom and I
Synopsis
A groundbreaking three-part documentary series revealing the hidden story of Israel’s nuclear project as never told before. At its center is Binyamin Blumberg, the secretive mastermind behind the Dimona reactor and head of the Bureau of Scientific Relations (LAKAM). Through his exclusive testimony—recorded in secret over six years and released posthumously—viewers gain unprecedented access to Israel’s most guarded secrets.
Blending never-before-seen archival footage, CIA recordings, and interviews with top Israeli and American officials, the series traces uranium smuggling, espionage operations, and internal power struggles. It’s a gripping investigation into the shadowy world where science, politics, and security collide.
Credits
Director(s)
Shany Haziza
Producer(s)
Shany Haziza
Cinematography
Oded Kirma
Editor
Ziv Rozen
Original Language
Hebrew, English
Subtitles
English, Hebrew
Produced with the help of
Michal Dagon
Broadcaster
KAN 11
Sound Designer
Ronen Nagel
International Production Coordinator
Omri Nahmias
Reviews
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"Places an extraordinary spotlight on Israel’s nuclear program, peeling away layers of secrecy and constructing a compelling mosaic on a subject that has never been more relevant than in the world we live in today.
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- Yedioth Ahronoth
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"delves deep into one of Israel’s greatest taboos."
- Smadar Shiloni , Yedioth Ahronoth
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"A fascinating and eye-opening journey into Israel’s nuclear program."
- Maariv
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"A captivating and unique documentary series."
- Calcalist
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"Jaw-dropping."
- Tal Berman, 99FM Radio
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"Blumberg was probably one of the most efficient managers in the history of the state—an intelligent and cunning mind."
- ynet
