Shimon Peres

Acting

Shimon Peres

Born — Died

1923-08-02 — 2016-09-28

Place of birth

Wiszniewo, Poland [now Vishnyeva, Belarus]

Known for

Acting

Credits

25 titles

Shimon Peres (Hebrew: שמעון פרס; born Szymon Perski; 2 August 1923 – 28 September 2016) was an Israeli politician and statesman who served as the prime minister of Israel from 1984 to 1986 and from 1995 to 1996 and as the president of Israel from 2007 to 2014. He was a member of twelve cabinets and represented five political parties in a political career spanning 70 years. Peres was elected to the Knesset in November 1959 and except for three months out of office in early 2006, served as a member of the Knesset continuously until he was elected president in 2007. Serving in the Knesset for 48 years (with the first uninterrupted stretch lasting more than 46 years), Peres is the longest servin…

Known for

Film credits

2010s · 7 titles

King Bibi poster
7.1

Twenty years before the spectacle of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu already understood the political benefits of a toxic relationship with the media, and direct communication with the public. King Bibi explores Netanyahu's rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery, and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, "Bibi" evolved from Israel's great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive as Israel's savior, and others - as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power.

King Bibi

2018

We Have A Dream poster
10.0

Bringing together historic footage of the August 1963 March on Washington and the 1960's in the modern State of Israel, "We Have a Dream" explores what it means "to hope" and "to be free". (Produced for the non-profit initiative ISRAELrealNATION.)

We Have A Dream

2016

Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus poster
7.0

A debate rages over the credibility of the Bible. Most archaeologists today have concluded that there's no evidence that the Exodus of Israelite slaves from Egypt ever happened. Filmmaker Timothy Mahoney faces a crisis of faith: "Is this foundation event of the Bible really just a myth?" He embarks on a 12-year journey around the world to search for answers. The Exodus unlocks the mystery of this ancient saga, combining a scientific investigation with a retelling of the Exodus story to reveal an amazing pattern of evidence matching the biblical account that may challenge our understanding of history.

Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus

2015

Rabin, the Last Day poster
4.7

Itzhak Rabin's murder ended all efforts of peace, and with him the whole left wing of Israel died. The movie shows the last of his days as prime minister, and what led to his murder.

Rabin, the Last Day

2015

The University poster
NR

On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.

The University

2016

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6.1

This Documentary directed by Naftaly Gliksberg follows the former Prime Minister and President of Israel, focusing in his politics and private life.

I Am. Shimon Peres

2014

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10.0

This is an independent documentary film that tells the stories of Jewish people who were displaced by the Second World War, but concentrates on the vibrant cultural and family life they experienced in their youth that ultimately was most influential in their lives. It explores the connection between old age and childhood, asking questions about what remainsof childhood in our later years, as well as engaging interesting issues of self- identity, Jewish identity, and the struggle to make any sense of our experience. It includes interviews with Shimon Peres, President of the state of Israel, Walter Kohn, Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Robert Aumann, Nobel Laureate in economics, and Children's book author Uri Orlev.

Life Is Strange

2012

2000s · 9 titles

Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh poster
7.3

The story of Hannah Senesh, a Hungarian poet who was captured by the Nazis, while trying to rescue Jews in WWII.

Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh

2009

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony poster
7.9

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

2008

Persona Non Grata poster
6.1

2003 documentary film produced by Oliver Stone for the HBO series America Undercover about the conflict in occupied Palestine. He speaks with Ehud Barak and Benjamin Netanyahu, former prime ministers of Israel, Yasser Arafat, late president of the Palestinian National Authority, and various Palestinian activists resisting the oppression of the zionist regime.

Persona Non Grata

2003

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NR

Mr. Israel, The Shimon Peres Story, produced in 2008, tells the compelling history of the State of Israel through the eyes of Israel's octogenarian president who has been forging Israel's destiny since its founding in 1948.

Mr. Israel, The Shimon Peres Story

2008

Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams poster
NR

The film chronicles 2 years in the life of Amos Oz as he meets readers in Israel and around the world, working to promote the Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Amos Oz: The Nature of Dreams

2009

Iran: The Hundred Year War poster
8.0

What kind of world power is Iran becoming, and how will Western countries deal with it?

Iran: The Hundred Year War

2009

Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad) poster
8.4

With the Olympics returning to Greece, the opening ceremony of Athens 2004 sought to show the entire development of the Olympics over the centuries, until arriving at the modern Olympics.

Athens 2004: Olympic Opening Ceremony (Games of the XXVIII Olympiad)

2004

In Search of Peace poster
7.0

In Search of Peace: 1948-1967 chronicles Israel's first two decades, offering new insights on the origins of the Middle East conflict. Combining a rich tapestry of rare archival film and photos, the film offers a unique global perspective on one of the seminal events in the 3,500-year history of the Jewish people. Featuring the voices of Edward Asner, Anne Bancroft, Richard Dreyfuss, Miriam Margolyes and Michael York. "An unabashedly emotional and stirring inspirational history of Israel..."

In Search of Peace

2001

Leila Khaled: Hijacker poster
6.0

Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by order of the Che Guevara commando unit of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Through the ensuing media bombardment, she put the Palestinian nation on the global map. The pretty 24-year-old Leila became a hero to many Palestinians, including the Swedish/Palestinian teenager Lina Makboul, who is now a filmmaker. At least Leila dared to do something, Lina thought at the time. She visits Leila 35 years later with a camera, and finds a woman who does not regret anything.

Leila Khaled: Hijacker

2005

Series credits

Democracy Now! poster
6.9

A United States daily progressive, nonprofit, independently syndicated program of news, analysis, and opinion.

Democracy Now!

2001

Le Grand Échiquier poster
8.0

Le Grand Échiquier is a French variety television program created and presented by Jacques Chancel. It aired at 8:30 pm on the first channel of the ORTF from January 12, 1972 to July 12, 1972, then on the second color channel of the ORTF from September 1972 to December 1974, and finally on Antenne 2 from January 1975 to December 21, 1989. The program returned to France 2 on December 20, 2018 and is hosted by Anne-Sophie Lapix.

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

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10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Sabine Christiansen

1998

HARDtalk poster
8.7

In-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions and sensitive topics being covered as famous personalities from all walks of life talk about the highs and lows in their lives.

HARDtalk

1997

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs poster
7.5

Decision-makers from Israel, the Arab states, Russia, and the U.S. tell the inside story of the Arab-Israel conflict. Charts the evolution of tensions, violence, and peace efforts from 1948 to 1998.

The 50 Years War: Israel and the Arabs

1998

Unveiling Arafat poster
9.0

A portrait of Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat (1929-2004).

Unveiling Arafat

2023

Israel and the Arabs - Elusive Peace poster
NR

Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace is the name of a three-part British documentary series shown in October 2005 on BBC Two about the attempts to settle the Israeli–Palestinian conflict after the 2000 Camp David Summit. The series was produced by Norma Percy, who had produced The Death of Yugoslavia before. Like her previous series, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace relies extensively on in-depth interviews with key players involved in this issue, such as Ehud Barak, Bill Clinton, and Colin Powell.

Israel and the Arabs - Elusive Peace

2005