haneelam (2001)
“The Vanished” was a full-length feature film produced nearly twenty years ago by the IDF Spokesperson’s Film Unit. It was an exceptionally ambitious and elaborate production, with an estimated budget of around one million dollars. The IDF invested generous resources—hundreds of extras, tanks, helicopters, and more were made available—and some of Israel’s top film professionals joined (or were enlisted) to take part in its creation. Nevertheless, at the very last moment, the IDF decided to shelve the film. “The Vanished” was never publicly screened, and to this day, the reason for its suppression remains unclear.
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Lior Ashkenazi as avido |
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Nataly Attiya as mital |
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Gil Nathanson as tzori |
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Meital Dohan as hila |
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Yaniv Polishuk as lazer |
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Alon Dahan as psychologist |
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Dan Turgeman as zohar |
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Ami Weinberg as Shaul |
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Roy Assaf as meir |
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Jonathan Cherchi as meir's dad |
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Ilan Rozenfeld as mz |
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Kobi Farag as quartermaster |
| Production | Giora robin | Production Manager |