Exodus

Directed by the legendary Otto Preminger and starring Paul Newman and Eva Marie Saint, Exodus (1960) is based on Leon Uris’s 1958 novel. The film tells the story of Jewish Holocaust survivors traveling to Palestine to establish the state of Israel. While well-directed and acted, the film has been labeled a "Zionist epic" as it largely reinforces Israel’s perspective on the conflict, simplifying historical complexities in a way that can be seen as propaganda. However, understanding this narrative is crucial to grasp how Israel has framed its stance on the Palestinian issue.