Prisoner X (2023)

In 2010, a prisoner awaiting trial was found dead in his cell at one of Israel’s maximum-security prisons. Held in solitary confinement under 24/7 surveillance, the guards did not know his name or his crime. They knew him only as “Prisoner X.” After his death, the Israeli government placed a blanket gag order on the reporting of the story. Until three years later when the prisoner was revealed to be an Australian citizen and an alleged Mossad agent. This documentary, which premiered at the 2023 Jerusalem Film Festival, seeks to reveal the Israeli Government's faults, failures, and systematic silencing in the case; and delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the death in custody.

Director: Hilla Medalia, Amos Roberts
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Avner Shahaf
Editing: Erez Laufer
Country: Australia, Israel
Language: English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hilla Medalia, Amos Roberts
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prisoner X about?
In 2010, a prisoner awaiting trial was found dead in his cell at one of Israel’s maximum-security prisons. Held in solitary confinement under 24/7 surveillance, the guards did not know his name or his crime. They knew him only as “Prisoner X.” After his death, the Israeli government placed a blanket gag order on the reporting of the story. Until three years later when the prisoner was revealed to be an Australian citizen and an alleged Mossad agent. This documentary, which premiered at the 2023 Jerusalem Film Festival, seeks to reveal the Israeli Government's faults, failures, and systematic silencing in the case; and delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the death in custody.
Who directed Prisoner X?
Prisoner X was directed by Hilla Medalia, Amos Roberts.
How long is Prisoner X?
Prisoner X has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Prisoner X?
Prisoner X is a Documentary film.
Where was Prisoner X produced?
Prisoner X was produced in Australia, Israel.