The Reconstruction (1994)

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On December 8, 1983 a fifteen year old Jewish boy from the city of Haifa was kidnapped, murdered and sexually abused after his death. Five Arabs who worked in in the neighborhood’s supermarket were convicted and imprisoned for life and 27 years. The conviction was based only on the defendants’ confessions and reconstructions. Seventeen years after their conviction, the five defendants still claim they are innocent. "​The Reconstruction" follows the police investigation and juridical process step by step. The heart of the film is the original videotaped reconstructions of the murder performed by the defendants in which they admit their guilt.

Director: Avi Mograbi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית, English
Original Language: he

Keywords

kidnapping, justice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Reconstruction about?
On December 8, 1983 a fifteen year old Jewish boy from the city of Haifa was kidnapped, murdered and sexually abused after his death. Five Arabs who worked in in the neighborhood’s supermarket were convicted and imprisoned for life and 27 years. The conviction was based only on the defendants’ confessions and reconstructions. Seventeen years after their conviction, the five defendants still claim they are innocent. "​The Reconstruction" follows the police investigation and juridical process step by step. The heart of the film is the original videotaped reconstructions of the murder performed by the defendants in which they admit their guilt.
Who directed The Reconstruction?
The Reconstruction was directed by Avi Mograbi.
How long is The Reconstruction?
The Reconstruction has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Reconstruction?
The Reconstruction is a Documentary film.
Where was The Reconstruction produced?
The Reconstruction was produced in Israel.