It Is No Dream (also known as It Is No Dream: The Life of Theodor Herzl) is a 2012 American documentary film written and directed by Richard Trank, based on original materials created by Trank and Rabbi Marvin Hier, with whom Trank co-produced the film. The film chronicles the life and struggles of famous Zionist and "spiritual father of the Jewish state" Theodor Herzl, as he abandons his comfortable life in Europe to fulfill his objective to return the Jewish people to their ancient homeland.[1] The film discusses to great length the Anti-Semitism faced by Jews in Europe in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and how Herzl's legacy impacted the lives of the Jewish people in Israel and around the world.[2]

It Is No Dream
Film Poster
Directed byRichard Trank
Written byRichard Trank
Based on
Original Material Written
by
Produced byRabbi Marvin Hier
Richard Trank
StarringChristoph Waltz
Narrated bySir Ben Kingsley
CinematographyJeffrey Victor
Edited byNimrod Erez
Music byLee Holdridge
Production
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Distributed byMulticom Entertainment Group
Release date
  • August 10, 2012 (2012-08-10)
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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Production

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The film was shot in Israel as well as multiple locations across Europe and the Middle East, including Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Israel, and Turkey.[3]

Release

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The film premiered in New York City on August 10, 2012, with an additional premiere in Los Angeles a week later.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "It Is No Dream: the Life of Theodor Herzl". Moriah Films. Moriah FIlms. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. ^ "It Is No Dream: The Life of Theodor Herzl: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ Simon, Alissa. "It Is No Dream: The Life of Theodor Herzl". Variety. Variety. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  4. ^ Saltz, Rachel. "Theodor Herzl, a Life From Journalism to Zionism". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  5. ^ Turan, Kenneth. "Review: 'It Is No Dream' an uneven look at Theodore Herzl". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
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