The Accident

A military helicopter crash during a training exercise in the Golan Heights leaves a soldier paralyzed and his father, a former helicopter pilot, grappling with the trauma. As the father tries to connect with his injured son, he confronts his own past and the lingering effects of war.

The film received critical acclaim for its powerful performances, unflinching portrayal of trauma, and its exploration of the complex relationship between fathers and sons in the context of military service and its aftermath. It was noted for its emotional depth and raw honesty.

• Praised for its deeply felt and personal exploration of trauma and family.

• Acclaimed for the raw and honest performances, particularly from the lead actors.

• Recognized for its sensitive handling of difficult themes related to war and disability.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional impact and its realistic portrayal of a family dealing with the devastating consequences of a military accident. Many viewers found the father-son dynamic particularly compelling and moving.

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, and received multiple Ophir Award nominations (Israeli Film Academy Awards).

Director Samuel Maoz drew inspiration for the film from a personal tragedy in his own family, having lost his father, a helicopter pilot, in a military accident when he was a child.