Ma’abarot is the first documentary film to thoroughly explore the story of Israel’s transit camps (1948–1952), where hundreds of thousands of immigrants from across the globe were housed on their way to becoming part of the young state. Though this period shaped Israeli society to this day, it has largely faded from public memory. Through powerful testimonies, rare archival footage, and surprising revelations, the film uncovers forgotten histories, challenges stereotypes, and reexamines one of the most formative—and controversial—chapters in Israel’s past.

Director: Dina Zvi Riklis
Producer: Arik Bernstein
Broadcaster: Kan 11
Screenplay: Shai Lahav
Cinematographer: Eliran Knoler
Editor: Doron Djerassi, Or Lee Tal
Sound designer: Aviv Eldema
Additional credits: narration: Yael Abecassis
Release Year: 2019
Language :English subtitles only