Ten tribes of Israel vanished after the Assyrian conquest, leaving only Judah and Benjamin to survive, a mystery investigated across Africa and Asia.
Synopsis
Ten tribes of Israel vanished after the Assyrian conquest, leaving only Judah and Benjamin to survive, a mystery investigated across Africa and Asia.
Synopsis
Simcha Jacobovici travels to various locations in Africa and Asia to investigate claims about the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. The film documents his encounters with local populations who believe they are descendants of these tribes. Jacobovici examines historical accounts and theories surrounding the tribes' disappearance after the Assyrian conquest of Israel. Interviews with community members and archaeological findings provide context to this ongoing mystery. "Quest for the Lost Tribes" premiered in Toronto on November 22, 1998, and received a Genie Award nomination in 2000.
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Why Watch
- Meet Simcha Jacobovici and his quest for lost tribes.
- Find out about claims of tribes in Africa and Asia.
- See the film that earned a Genie Award nomination.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on November 22, 1998, in Toronto.
- It was broadcast by CBC Television in Canada and A&E in the U.S. in 2000.
- The film received a Genie Award nomination in 2000 for Best Feature Length Documentary.
- The documentary has a duration of 100 minutes.
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Who directed Quest for the Lost Tribes?
Simcha Jacobovici directed Quest for the Lost Tribes.
When did Quest for the Lost Tribes premiere?
Quest for the Lost Tribes premiered on November 22, 1998.
What award was Quest for the Lost Tribes nominated for?
Quest for the Lost Tribes received a Genie Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 20th Genie Awards in 2000.
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