Examines the fateful battles of Latrun - fought during Israel's 1948 War of Independence - and explores the myths those battles spawned. Through the lens of the story of Latrun, the film ... See full summary
Is Jerusalem Burning? Myth, Memory and the Battle of Latrun (2000) Online
- Original Title :
- Is Jerusalem Burning? Myth, Memory and the Battle of Latrun
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary
- Year :
- 2000
- Directror :
- Matthew Palm
- Writer :
- Chuck Olin,Matthew Palm
- Type :
- Movie
- Time :
- 52min
- Rating :
- 6.9/10
Examines the fateful battles of Latrun - fought during Israel's 1948 War of Independence - and explores the myths those battles spawned. Through the lens of the story of Latrun, the film seeks to understand the power and influence of myth in a nation such as Israel, and how those myths impact the country's ability to forge a true peace with its neighbors. Explores early Israeli history leading up to the battle of Latrun, the issues behind the decision to fight, and what really happened in the field.
| Credited cast: | |||
 | Jim McCance | - | Narrator |