The Museum (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 74 mins · Hebrew

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Directed by

Ran Tal

Starring

Benjamin Netanyahu, Artur Avakov, David Mevorah

This documentary explores the daily life of the Israel Museum, a vital cultural institution. Through observation, it presents a diverse array of individuals, from the American museum director to a singing security guard, a Jerusalemite curator, a kashrut inspector, a Palestinian guide, and a visitor who has lost her sight. The film delves into the museum's operations, revealing its storerooms, labs, and conference rooms, while examining its role in reflecting and shaping Israeli legacy and culture. Over 18 months, the director captured this intricate tapestry of people and places.