description Foxtrot Overview
Foxtrot is a 2017 Israeli drama film exploring profound grief and bureaucratic processes. It tells the story of a bereaved father who becomes entangled with the Israeli military after his son’s death while serving. Lior Ashkenazi delivers a powerful performance alongside Sarah Adler in this internationally produced narrative focused on family, loss, and institutional systems. The film is relevant for audiences interested in character-driven stories examining complex emotional responses within specific cultural contexts.
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info Foxtrot Specifications
| Country | Israel |
| Year | 2017 |
help Foxtrot FAQ
What is the twist setup in Foxtrot?
Samuel Maoz's Foxtrot begins with Michael and Dafna Feldmann being told that their soldier son Jonathan has died. The 2017 film then shifts perspective and complicates what the Israeli army first tells the family.
Why was Foxtrot controversial in Israel?
Foxtrot drew political criticism in Israel because of its portrayal of soldiers at a remote checkpoint and the army's handling of tragedy. Culture minister Miri Regev publicly criticized the film in 2017.
Who stars in Foxtrot?
Lior Ashkenazi plays Michael Feldmann, and Sarah Adler plays Dafna. Yonaton Shiray plays their son Jonathan, whose military service drives the plot.
Did Foxtrot win major festival awards?
Yes. Foxtrot won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2017 and was Israel's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
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