The Birth of Israel(2008)
The Birth of Israel Synopsis
The Birth of Israel recounts the events that led up to the 1949 Israeli war of independence resulting in the creation of the Jewish state. It features interviews with those who personally experienced the war as soldiers and civilians. It explores newspaper articles and photographs that were in circulation at the time that described the violence that was taking place.
The Birth of Israel (2008) is a history and documentary film directed by Toby Sculthorp, released on May 4, 2008 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Jeremy Bowen.
- Director:
- Toby Sculthorp
- Producers:
- Toby Sculthorp
- Production:
- BBC Northern Ireland
- Status:
- Released
The Birth of Israel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Toby Sculthorp, produced by Toby Sculthorp.
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The Birth of Israel – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Birth of Israel (2008) includes Jeremy Bowen. The film was directed by Toby Sculthorp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Birth of Israel was released on May 4, 2008 and runs for 59m.