Key insights

• ⏸️ Film made through still paintings due to the impracticality of live-action production in Jerusalem
• 🎨 Around 1500 paintings created for the film, each considered a masterpiece
• ⚠️ Concern about the reception of the film, particularly in the American market and the ability to convey cinematic storytelling through stills
• 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨 Acknowledgment and appreciation for the two artists who worked on the paintings
• 🔍 Ongoing research process, Script continuously evolving during the production
• 📚 Incorporating historical perspective from Josephus Flavius and the Talmud
• 🔄 Emphasis on reasons behind the historical events, Reflection of contemporary political and social issues
• 🌍 Film reflects social and political issues, Interpretation of historical stories as a warning for current societal issues
• 🔔 Call for learning from the past to prevent future conflict
• ⚠️ Film serves as a warning for Israel, Impacts on both religious and secular populations, Fosters dialogue in the political arena
• ⚖️ Challenges of compromise and understanding in democracy, Reflection of current events, Praised performances of Oscar Isaac and Elliot Gold
• 👏 Praise for the great acting and directing, Purpose of the American version of the English language film
• 🎬 Explanation for ending the film on a negative note
• 🎥 Film's impact on the audience, Upcoming comedy projects, Challenges faced by Israeli Cinema

Q&A

• What other topics are discussed in the video?

  The video includes a discussion about the film's impact, upcoming comedy projects, and the challenges faced by Israeli Cinema.

• What was the purpose of ending the film on a negative note?

  The director explains the decision to end the film on a negative note, adding depth to the film's storytelling and thematic elements.

• What is discussed about the American version of the film?

  The director discusses the great acting and the purpose of the American version of the English language film, the animation technique used, and the decision to end the film on a negative note instead of a hopeful one.

• How does the film impact Israel?

  The film is seen as a warning light for Israel, impacting both the religious and secular population and fostering dialogue in the political arena. It reflects current events and calls for compromise and understanding in democracy, despite its challenges.

• What societal issues does the film reflect?

  The film reflects social and political issues, highlighting internal divisions, human nature, and the nature of conflict, serving as a warning for current societal issues and calling for learning from the past to prevent future conflict.

• What were the sources of historical perspectives for the film?

  The film's research process involved continuous evolution of the script, incorporating historical perspectives from Josephus Flavius and the Talmud, and delving into the reasons behind the historical events to reflect contemporary political and social issues.

• How many paintings were created for the film?

  Approximately 1500 paintings were made for the film, with each painting considered a masterpiece in its own right.

• Why did the director choose to use still paintings for the film?

  The impracticality of live-action production in Jerusalem led to the decision to create the film through still paintings, allowing for a unique artistic approach.

• What is the film made of?

  The film is made up of around 1500 still paintings that tell the story, each considered a masterpiece.

• 00:02 The director shares insights about the production of his film done through still paintings, highlighting the challenges and artistic approach. The film consists of around 1500 paintings, and he expresses concern about the audience's reception especially in the American market.
• 04:33 The research process was ongoing and involved continuously evolving the script, incorporating historical perspectives from Josephus Flavius and the Talmud, and delving into the reasons behind the historical events to reflect contemporary political and social issues.
• 09:05 The film reflects social and political issues, highlighting internal divisions, human nature, and the nature of conflict. The director's interpretation of historical stories serves as a warning for current societal issues. There's a call for learning from the past to prevent future conflict.
• 13:11 The film is seen as a warning light for Israel, impacting both the religious and secular population and fostering dialogue in the political arena. Compromise and understanding are key in democracy but may be challenging to achieve. The movie reflects current events and is praised for its performances.
• 17:22 The director talks about the great acting and purpose of the American version of the English language film, the animation technique, and the decision to end the film on a negative note instead of a hopeful one.
• 21:22 A discussion about the film and its impact. Also, talks about upcoming comedy projects and the challenges faced by Israeli Cinema.