There Was No War in '72

There Was No War in '72

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1995

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama, War

User Score

45%

Original Title

ב-72 לא הייתה מלחמה

Director

David Kreiner

Description

Somewhat autobiographical, the film opens right after the 6 day war, when Israelis euphoric with victory and the kids dress up as the captured Western Wall in Jerusalem. Now it is 1972. The film centers on a young boy, who is failing in school, and grounded from going on Passover trips with his classmates. Instead he must visit private academies (including military school) with his parents, who want him to do better in school. Foreshadowing to the coming war in 1973 and the defeat of euphoria.