7 Days In Entebbe

In the year 2018, the movie titled "7 Days in Entebbe" hit the big screens. Directed by Jose Padilha and written by Gregory Burke, the movie tells the story of the infamous 1976 hijacking of an Air France plane that was traveling from Tel Aviv to Paris.

The movie's cast ensemble includes Batsheva Dance Company, Zina Zinchenko, Ben Schnetzer and many more. The movie aims to explore the idea of how a simple act of violence can get out of hand and its effects on different people involved.

The storyline of the movie follows the hijacking of an Air France plane by a group of Palestinian and German militants who divert the plane to Uganda. After landing in Uganda, the terrorists hold the passengers of the aircraft hostage, demanding the release of dozens of prisoners held in Israel and other countries.

The movie captures the tension, fear, and uncertainty both inside the plane and on the ground at Entebbe airport in Uganda. As imperative days tick by, tensions rise between the Israeli government, who has the power to rescue the hostages, and the militants holding them.

The Israeli government refuses to comply with the demands of the terrorists; they refuse to negotiate with them. Instead, they devise a plan that can save the hostages' lives while also taking down the terrorists.

The plan involves sending a team of commandos to Entebbe, an operation that could mean the difference between life and death for the innocent passengers. The movie shows the complexities of this operation and how everything does not always go as planned in a military operation.

The movie strives to give both sides of the conflict's perspectives, shedding light on the rationale behind the hijackers' actions and their motives for carrying such an act. Equally, the Israeli government and its decision-makers are not portrayed as the righteous, all-knowing characters but targets for criticism as the plot unfolds.

Apart from the suspense and thrills, "7 Days in Entebbe" also features dance performances from the leading choreographers and dancers in the world, the Batsheva Dance Company. The film seamlessly blends their art and movements into its narrative, further highlighting the conflicting perspectives of the hijackers and hostages through their medium.

The filmmakers of "7 days in Entebbe" have given attention to all the details, maintaining accuracy and authenticity by bringing in a cast and crew with vast knowledge of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, terrorism and international military operations.

The art and craft of filmmaking go beyond entertaining an audience in 7 Days in Entebbe. The movie questions the morality of violence, the mental and emotional state of hostages, and the political decisions made behind the scenes.

In conclusion, "7 Days in Entebbe" is a well-crafted and authentic depiction of a critical moment in history. The movie is gripping, intense, and thought-provoking, and it is a must-watch for anyone interested in the conflict and its complexities.