A documentary project based on testimonies from the people who knew closely, Israel’s first Prime Minister and founder, David Ben-Gurion. His security guard, his secretary, his biographer, and his grandsons, among many, bring their recollections of Ben-Gurion’s personality, characteristics, daily routine, and habits. The film sheds light on different aspects of Ben-Gurion’s life: His persona, his daily routine in his house in Tel Aviv, his life in Kibbutz Sde Boker, his attitude to the Jewish religion, and his wife, Paula.
Director & Producer Emmy Award Winner Yariv Mozer
Language :English subtitles only
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