Kidon

Kidon

Year: 2013

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: Hebrew

Director: Emmanuel Naccache

Comedy

In February 2010, the morning news reveals images of Mossad agents captured on hotel security cameras while assassinating Mahmoud al Mabhouh in Dubai the previous month. The unprecedented leak exposes the agents' faces and shocks Mossad leaders, who know the individuals shown have no connection to the agency. A desperate race against time begins as they attempt to uncover who framed them and why.

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1

Media reveal Mossad agents

On February 18, 2010, Tel Aviv newspapers flood the city with photos of Mossad agents linked to the Dubai hit. Ordinary hotel security footage seems to show Israelis, shocking the public and casting doubt on official narratives. The Mossad leadership realizes the faces on the front pages bear no relation to their organization.

February 18, 2010 Tel Aviv, Israel
2

Mossad launches internal inquiry

The Mossad chief and a core team launch a thorough internal inquiry, coordinating with a police liaison and a representative of the prime minister. They race to understand how the Dubai operation became framed around their agency. The investigation marks the beginning of a high-stakes race against time.

February 2010 Tel Aviv, Israel
3

Dubai Four identified

Investigators quickly identify the four suspects seen in the footage. They are described as simple little French goons from Tel Aviv: Daniel, Eric, Facebook, and Einav. The discovery deepens the mystery because these are ordinary civilians, not seasoned operatives.

Early investigation Tel Aviv, Israel
4

The four are more than pawns

As the inquiry progresses, the Dubai Four are revealed to be more than pawns in a larger game. Their connections hint at a web involving French, Russian, and Iranian diplomats. The investigation begins to hint at an agenda that stretches beyond a single mission.

Mid-investigation Tel Aviv
5

Four as players in a bigger plan

The Dubai Four are shown to be players in a hidden agenda rather than accidental suspects. Their actions appear to intersect with international diplomacy and covert operations. The line between ordinary civilians and strategic actors blurs.

Mid-investigation Tel Aviv / Global
6

The double-game emerges

As the probe deepens, a high-stakes double-game comes into focus. Loyalties blur and appearances mask the deeper strategic motives. The Mossad team realizes catching the four is only part of a broader scheme.

Mid to late investigation Tel Aviv
7

Investigation presses forward

The pursuit moves with relentless momentum, facing misdirection and pressure from various quarters. Investigators persevere to reveal painful truths about what really happened. The human cost of deception becomes increasingly apparent.

During investigation Tel Aviv
8

Revelations widen the map

Revelations accumulate about how the operation links to diplomacy and multiple international actors. The truth becomes harder to pin down when those in power shape the narrative. The case unsettles diplomatic circles as it hints at a larger conspiracy.

Approaching climax Tel Aviv / International
9

Deception as currency

The narrative peels back layers to show deception as the currency of power. The line between agent and civilian blurs as both sides maneuver to protect or reveal secrets. The investigation demonstrates how carefully constructed illusions can be undone by human choices.

During investigation Tel Aviv
10

Climax and realization

Revelations culminate in a sobering realization about truth under pressure. The pursuit unsettles those who think they command the narrative. The operation's consequences ripple outward, affecting diplomacy and strategy far beyond Tel Aviv.

Climax Tel Aviv / International
11

Reflection on risk and identity

The film closes with a meditation on risk, identity, and the fragile boundary between intelligence work and real-world outcomes. The 'masters of control' appear vulnerable to being outsmarted. It leaves the audience pondering how a single operation can reshape global narratives.

Conclusion Global
12

Bottom line

The story emphasizes that truth is teased out under immense pressure and that appearances often mask deeper motives. It shows that even meticulously crafted operations can unravel when human moves defy expectations. The investigation leaves a lasting impression about how intel work affects world events.

Conclusion Global

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