A Letter from London
Synopsis
Following the twists and turns that led Britain to retreat from its promises, and from its legal obligations in the Mandate to create a Jewish homeland and adopting an anti-Zionist policy with the most deadly consequences possible. And, showing how the Zionists adapted to this new reality, and how the end of the century’s Second World War left stark choices for the British as well as the Zionists. The film follows that often violent path from war’s end, to the British departure in 1948 and the Declaration of an Independent Jewish state.
Combining rare archive material, with testimonies of people who lived during the Mandate period, some of which has never been seen or heard before, and interviews with eminent historians and politicians.
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 50 mins
- Format
- PrRes422HQ Video
- Director
-
Doug Dalgleish 1st Feature
- Producer
- Melvyn Lipitch, Doug Dalgleish,
- Co-Producer
- Hanna Drori Kashi
- Editor
- Aviel Lewis, Doug Dalgleish
- Screenwriter
- Melvyn Lipitch
- Director of Photography
- Doug Dalgleish
- Production Designer
- Yael Ramot
- Principal cast
- Louisa Clein, Haim Yavin
- Historic Script Advisers
- Prof. Colin Schindler, Prof. Geoffrey Alderman, Dr. Saul Zadka
- Film Images
- ©Gavia Media Ltd
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Gavia Media Ltd
Winterpick, Warren Road,Crowborough
TN6 1QS
Sales Company
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