Theodor Herzl:The man behind Israel
Presented by David Baddiel.
New Take Films x Window Zebra Productions.
Sales agent: TVF International.
Despite being one of the key protagonists in Israel’s story, Theodor Herzl is far from being a household name, and yet it is his vision of a Jewish State that has come to define one of the key areas in modern international relations.
Born in 1860, Herzl was a lawyer, journalist, playwright, and political activist. He witnessed the rise in antisemitism in the 19th Century (that would ultimately lead to the Holocaust) and was inspired to build a safe haven for himself and his community.
In this documentary, David Baddiel explores Herzl’s legacy, looking at the formation of the Israeli state, its relationship with neighbouring countries, and the continuing conflict in Gaza.
Asking the question, has Herzl’s dream become a nightmare
