"Tantura," a documentary by Israeli filmmaker Alon Schwarz, delivers a harrowing examination of the events surrounding the village of Tantura during the early days of Zionist colonization of Palestine. Through compelling interviews and archival footage, Schwarz unflinchingly presents evidence of the mass murder and displacement of Palestinians by Zionist militias. The film exposes the extensive efforts of Israeli society to obscure these brutal aspects of its founding, revealing a history of violence and systematic ethnic cleansing.
Central to the narrative is Teddy Katz, a former Zionist militant whose tape recordings capture members of the Alexandroni Brigade admitting to the atrocities committed in Tantura. Katz's journey is both a personal and political odyssey, as he faces defamation and suppression by the Israeli courts for daring to bring these confessions to light. The film paints a poignant portrait of Katz's struggle, compelling the audience to confront uncomfortable truths about the past and the lengths to which the state has gone to rewrite its history.
"Tantura" is a powerful and necessary documentary that challenges viewers to rethink the narratives of history and justice Israel has long controlled with the help of its colonial sponsors in the West.
Director
Alon Schwarz
Writers
Halil Efrat
Alon Schwarz
Shaul Schwarz
Official Website
https://www.tantura-film.com/
Video credit and distribution
You can watch the first 45 minutes free on Empires Down, and watch the full movie presented to us by Journeyman Pictures by becoming a member. You can also watch the paid movie on the official website of Tantura.
If you decide to watch the full documentary on our website, your membership fee will be donated to EUROMED MONITOR.
