Israeli documentary 'Collapse' captures Gaza destruction from afar
Anat Even's documentary 'Collapse' explores the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack from the Israeli side of the Gaza border. Filmed over two years, the movie uses fixed shots of the destroyed kibbutz Nir Oz and the distant ruins of Gaza, with a soundscape of bombings and birds. Even, a former resident of Nir Oz, questions how to speak about Gaza without crossing the border. The film is distributed in France by JHR Films but not shown in Israel. It premiered on RFI's 'Reportage Culture' podcast on July 5, 2026.
Key facts
- Anat Even directed the documentary 'Collapse'.
- The film was shot over two years starting 17 days after the October 7 Hamas attack.
- It depicts the Gaza border from the Israeli side, focusing on the destroyed kibbutz Nir Oz.
- The sound design features bombings and bird calls as a central element.
- Even describes the film as 'anti-war' and a way to process her friends' deaths.
- The documentary is distributed in France by JHR Films but not in Israel.
- It was featured on RFI's 'Reportage Culture' podcast on July 5, 2026.
- The film asks: 'How to talk about Gaza when you are on the Israeli side of the border?'
Entities
Artists
- Anat Even
Institutions
- JHR Films
- RFI
Locations
- Nir Oz
- Gaza Strip
- France
- Israel