Israeli Spotlight Film
In-Person: March 26
Virtual: Streaming March 31 – April 13
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, THE STRONGHOLD delivers a heart-pounding and viscerally convincing portrayal of an Israeli army outpost on the Suez Canal, inspired by epic war films like SAVING PIVATE RYAN, BAND OF BROTHERS and BEAUFORT. As 42 soldiers endure relentless assaults from the Egyptians, a young lieutenant and an army doctor face an agonizing choice: make a desperate last stand or gamble everything they believe in.
Featuring outstanding performances from Israeli superstars Michael Aloni (“Shtisel,” “We Were the Lucky Ones,” “Beauty Queens of Jerusalem”), Daniel Gad (“Shababnikim”), and Ohad Knoller (A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS), THE STRONGHOLD captivates with its gripping battle sequences and serves as a poignant reminder of how soldiers are complex human beings.
Director Bio: View on IMDB
Lior Chefetz is a film and television writer and director based in Tel Aviv, known for his family-adventure feature film SKY RAIDERS and the cop drama “Line in the Sand.” He holds a degree in graphic design and visual effects from Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design and an MFA in directing and screenwriting from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.
