See the new explosive film, Theodor Herzl: The Man Behind Israel, followed by a Q&A and live music.
Following a preview at BAFTA in July and the sold out screening in UKJF this is a rare opportunity to see the landmark documentary about legendary Theodor Herzl, regarded as the Founder of the State of Israel.
Take a trip with presenter David Baddiel through Herzl’s journey, with Stephen Fry voicing the words of Herzl. Produced by Sir Bernard Zissman and Geoff Morrow, who will join us in the panel following the film. Theodor Herzl:The Man Behind Israel is a bold and timely new documentary that traces the visionary, conflicted, and ultimately tragic life of the man who imagined a Jewish homeland long before it became a reality.
Alongside archival materials and expert commentary, the documentary includes powerful testimonies from both Palestinians and those who witnessed and survived the Holocaust, offering viewers a broad, human lens on a history that continues to shape lives today.
The film brings together a diverse range of voices: historians, writers, diplomats, survivors, and everyday citizens who help trace the echo of Herzl’s vision into the present. The team travelled across continents to build a documentary that is as visually compelling as it is emotionally resonant.