Gur Bentwich
From his humble origins in Whitechapel, the eccentric and ambitious 19th century lawyer Herbert Bentwich set out to establish an aristocratic Jewish dynasty. In this brilliantly wry documentary, Bentwich’s great-grandson Gur discovers the truth about his much-maligned and enigmatic family, which, according to its founders, served as God’s gift to Zionism and enlightened Judaism. Along the way, he uncovers a remarkable story, funny, implausible and sometimes tragic, of fervent Zionists, inspired artists, and outrageously determined rebels.
Directors: Gur Bentwich
Script: Maya Kenig, Gur Bentwich
Research: Tali Fishman
Producers: Gur Bentwich
Editing: Maya Kenig
Filming: Maya Kenig
Animation: Yoav Brill, Nir Matarasso
Soundtrack: Aviv Aldema
70 minutes | Israel, GB | 2015 | Hebrew
- Gesher Multicultural Film Fund |
- HOT8
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