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Director: Lior Chefetz
Run Time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles 

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, The Stronghold delivers a heart-pounding and viscerally convincing portrayal of an Israeli army outpost on the Suez Canal, inspired by epic war films like Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and The Pacific. As 42 soldiers endure relentless assaults, a young lieutenant and an army doctor face an agonizing choice: make a desperate last stand or gamble everything they believe in. Featuring outstanding performances from Israeli superstars Michael Aloni (Shtisel, We Were the Lucky Ones, Beauty Queens of Jerusalem), Daniel Gad (Shababnikim), Daniel Noreshet (also at the festival with Bliss), Ohad Knoller (Yossi, A Tale of Love and Darkness), and Uri Blufarb (also at the festival with Pink Lady), The Stronghold not only captivates with its gripping battle sequences, but also serves as a poignant reminder of the soldiers we lost, and more importantly, who they were as human beings.

This film is generously sponsored by

Lights, Camera, Conversation

Join us after the credits roll for Lights, Camera, Conversation – a welcoming space for movie-lovers to reflect, share perspectives and dive deeper into the themes, characters and emotions sparked by the film. Whether you're a casual viewer or a cinema enthusiast, this is your chance to connect, process, and keep the story going.

All films will be shown at the Cranford Theater, 25 North Avenue W in Cranford

Ticket Price
At the Door: $18
Advance Purchase: $18, Member Advance Ticket Price: $15.30
Series: $85, Member Series Price: $63.75

Early Bird Series Discount - Purchase tickets by 9/15
Price: $80, Member Price: $60

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This program was made possible by a grant from the Malvin and Greta Roesch Film Festival Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ.