MJFF – The Stronghold
The Stronghold
Lior Chefetz, Israel, 2024, 113min
This special premiere event will include the attendance of Israeli superstar Michael Aloni, who will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A after the screening.
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 Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and The Pacific. As 42 soldiers endure relentless assaults, 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), Daniel Noreshet (also at the festival with Bliss), Ohad Knoller (Yossi, A Tale of Love and Darkness), and Uri Blufarb (also at the festival with Pink Lady), The Stronghold not only captivates with its gripping battle sequences, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the soldiers we lost and more importantly, who they were as human beings.
