‘Golda’ depicts a key moment in Israeli history. Its director sees parallels to today

The biopic “Golda”, focusing on the leadership of Golda Meir, Israel’s first and only female prime minister during the Yom Kippur War, draws parallels to current Israeli political situations.

Movie Overview: The film covers the tense 19 days of the 1973 Yom Kippur War under Meir’s leadership.
* The war resulted in heavy Israeli losses, widespread criticism of the government’s perceived lack of preparedness and ultimately, Meir’s resignation.
* It depicts personal details about Meir’s life including her heavy smoking habit and her stress from the job and past traumas.

Contextual Relevance: The movie’s director, Guy Nattiv, draws parallels between the issues faced during Meir’s time and today’s Israeli political climate under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
* Nattiv remarks on the current steps taken by Netanyahu’s government to weaken the country’s judicial system despite widespread protests, and how this contrasts with Meir’s belief in the system.
* He underscores Meir’s selflessness and responsibility for her people, compared to Netanyahu’s self-focused actions.

Inspiration and Responses: Filmmaker Guy Nattiv, an Oscar-winning Israeli director, states that the movie received a very emotional response during its screening at the Jerusalem Film Festival.
* The audiences thanked him for “clearing Golda’s name, and using this film as a lesson to what’s happening right now in Israel.”
* He describes Meir as a fascinating stateswoman whose leadership saved Israel despite the difficult circumstances.

Casting Controversy: The film’s casting of Helen Mirren as Golda Meir has stirred a debate given Mirren is not Jewish and considerable makeup and prosthetics were used to embody Meir.
* Mirren has acknowledged the criticism regarding the casting choice, noting the question she raised with the filmmakers about her suitability for the role.

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