Golda and Meir

The film chronicles the intensely dramatic and perilous days and nights of Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female prime minister, during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Facing a surprise and devastating attack from neighboring Arab nations, Meir must navigate immense pressure, difficult decisions, and personal struggles to protect her country. The narrative focuses on her leadership, her relationships with her cabinet, and the heavy burden of responsibility she carried.

Golda received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Helen Mirren's performance as Golda Meir. Some critics lauded the film for its depiction of a pivotal historical moment and its focus on Meir's character, while others found the narrative pacing uneven or felt it didn't fully delve into the complexities of the war and its aftermath.

• Helen Mirren delivers a powerful and commanding performance as Golda Meir.

• The film effectively captures the tension and high stakes of the Yom Kippur War.

• Some reviewers noted that the pacing could be slow at times and the historical context could be more deeply explored.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated Helen Mirren's portrayal of Golda Meir and the film's focus on her leadership during a critical historical period. Some viewers found the movie to be an engaging historical drama, while a portion commented that it could have benefited from a more comprehensive examination of the war's strategic and political dimensions.

Nominated for Best Actress at the BAFTA Awards (Helen Mirren).

Helen Mirren, who is not Israeli, learned to speak Hebrew for the role and wore a prosthetic nose to more closely resemble Golda Meir.