Miracle: Death Challenge
Miracle: Death Challenge

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Miracle: Death Challenge

2007
Movie
95 min
Indonesian

Kinar has a premonition of a bus crash during her school trip. She and her seven classmates accidentally miss the bus, but death is coming for them.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Shimon DotanGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the harrowing experiences of Israeli soldiers who participated in Operation Moses in 1985. The operation aimed to evacuate Ethiopian Jews from Sudan to Israel. The film delves into the immense physical and psychological toll these soldiers endured in the harsh desert environment and the moral quandaries they faced. It offers a stark look at the human cost of covert military operations and the sacrifices made by those involved.

Critical Reception

Miracle: Death Challenge received critical attention for its unflinching portrayal of the soldiers' plight and the ethical dimensions of the operation. Critics often highlighted its raw emotional impact and its contribution to understanding a lesser-known aspect of the Israeli-Ethiopian immigration story. While acknowledged for its importance, some reviews noted its bleak tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful and often disturbing depiction of the soldiers' ordeal.

  • Seen as an important historical document shedding light on Operation Moses.

  • Applauded for its emotional rawness and its focus on the human element.

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Fun Fact

The documentary was filmed over several years, with the director conducting interviews with soldiers long after the operation concluded, allowing for a more reflective and somber account.

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