Israeli Second Temple drama ‘Legend of Destruction’ now available in the US
The Israeli animated film 'Legend of Destruction,' which depicts the Roman-Jewish war through 1,500 original paintings, is now available for digital purchase in the US. The film features a star-studded English voice cast including Oscar Isaac and Evangeline Lilly.
Why it matters
The film offers a unique artistic approach to historical storytelling and serves as a modern reflection on societal division and fanaticism.
Gidi Dar's Legend of Destruction, the movie that depicts the Jewish revolt against Rome and the destruction of the Second Temple through images, is now available for digital purchase in the US on platforms including Apple TV, Google Play, and Prime Video.The English-language version features Oscar Isaac, Evangeline Lilly, Elliott Gould, Billy Zane, and Marilu Henner. It was directed by Dar, who has made such acclaimed films as Ushpizin and Eddie King, and it was written by Dar and Shuli Rand.The two have collaborated frequently, and their upcoming film, The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival this year.Legend of Destruction brings ancient Jerusalem to life through 1,500 original paintings by David Polonsky (who also worked on Waltz with Bashir) and Michael Faust.The story follows Ben Batich, voiced by Isaac, an idealistic young man who joins the zealots rebelling against Rome, driven…
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