The Driving Spirit, a documentary about a settler sparks interest
A documentary produced on the life and times of Benny Katzover, one of the leaders the Israeli resettlement of Samaria after the Six-Day War, has sparked interest around the world and has been featured in international film festivals, including one in Indonesia.
Source: The Jewish link.
Katzover, 72 and a resident of Elon Moreh in Samaria, was one of the founders of the Gush Emunim movement in 1974, which advocated Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights, Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria by means of a massive civilian presence in those areas. He was one of the leaders of a group of Israelis who attempted to establish a community on the ruins of the Sebastia train station in Samaria. After seven attempts and six forced removals from the site by the IDF, an agreement was reached according to which the government allowed 25 families to settle in the Kadum army camp southwest of Shechem (Nablus).
The film, titled “The Driving Spirit,” was directed by Katzover’s daughter, Menorah Hazani, who has also directed three other documentaries on modern Israeli history with a focus on events in Judea and Samaria.
She was born around the time of the Sebastia struggle and therefore has no memories of the “fun and experiences,” as she termed it.In her film, she describes the revolution in Judea and Samaria, led by her father and his friends, “against all odds and the opposition of Israeli government and world leaders.” She explained that the movie has a universal spiritual element, and therefore can appeal to people around the world. Similarly, many Christians with an avid interest in Israel displayed curiosity about seeing the movie. She explained that the movie has a universal spiritual element, and therefore can appeal to people around the world. Similarly, many Christians with an avid interest in Israel displayed curiosity about seeing the movie.
The film, which was translated into English and French, was screened at the Beyond Earth Festival in India, as well as at the International Film Festival for Spirituality, Religion and Visionary in Indonesia.
She explained that the movie has a universal spiritual element, and therefore can appeal to people around the world. Similarly, many Christians with an avid interest in Israel displayed curiosity about seeing the movie.