Film Lens
Beyond The Fear examines the life-altering decisions of its main characters, particularly focusing on Yigal Amir, who assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Amir's actions led him to become one of the most reviled prisoners in Israel, and the film seeks to understand the implications of his choices on his life and the lives of those around him.
The narrative also follows Larissa, a Russian immigrant and mother of four, who divorces her first husband to marry Amir. Their relationship and the birth of their son add layers to the complex story. The film's authors, including Hertz Frank, grapple with themes of life, death, and love, and the project remains unfinished due to Frank's passing during production.
Why Watch
- •Meet Yigal Amir, the assassin of Prime Minister Rabin.
- •Follow Larissa's journey from Russia to marrying a notorious figure.
- •Find out about the impact of political violence on personal lives.
Did You Know
•Yigal Amir assassinated Yitzhak Rabin in 1995, changing Israeli history.
•Larissa is a mother of four and emigrated from Russia before marrying Amir.
•Hertz Frank, one of the film's authors, died during production in 2014.
Perfect For
Israeli historyPolitical assassinationsPersonal stories of immigrants