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A General's Story

Israel, 2005 | Doc, 50 min, | Video
Director: David Habler
Script: David Habler, Duki Dror, Kobi Nethanel
Producers: Duki Dror, Yael Shavit
Sponsors: Israeli Channel 8

Michael Levi wakes up and marches out for his daily routine dressed up as a Lieutenant-General. He is a flower-shop deliveryman, living a military routine in his own mind. Michael is the only civilian in Israel who, thanks to a court decision, can disguise as an army officer.
Somewhere down the road he has lost his own identity. Following Michael’s routine, we discover the story of a man who went through a complex absorption process as a Moroccan immigrant, grew up in a conflict zone by Israel’s Northern boarder and has experienced a traumatic terror attack. Michael lives in an imaginary world, but when his son’s Bar-Mitzva comes up, he becomes a sober, protective and loving father…until a terror attack hits again. A film about fatherhood, manhood and the loss of identity in a militaristic and power-driven society that is constantly under threat.



Awards and Festivals:

Best Documentary Prize
Besalu Competition, Girona International Film Festival 2006
Festivals:

Haifa International Film Festival, October 2005

Mid Ulster International Film Festival, Irland 2006

Besalu Competition, Girona International Film Festival 2006

More Credits

Script: David Habler, Duki Dror, Kobi Nethanel
Production Company: Zygote Films Ltd.
Co-Production Company: David Habler, Duki Dror, Kobi Nethanel