King Bibi (2018)

Name: King Bibi
Director: Dan Shadur
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-08-05
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Alon Aboutboul, Yasser Arafat, Joe Biden, John Boehner

Documentary

Director: Dan Shadur

Cast: Alon Aboutboul, Yasser Arafat, Joe Biden, John Boehner

Runtime87 min

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Twenty years before the spectacle of Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu already understood the political benefits of a toxic relationship with the media, and direct communication with the public. King Bibi explores Netanyahu's rise to power, relying solely on archival footage of his media performances over the years: from his days as a popular guest expert on American TV, through his public confession of adultery, and his mastery of the art of social media. From one studio to another, "Bibi" evolved from Israel's great political hope, to a controversial figure whom some perceive as Israel's savior, and others - as a cynical politician who will stop at nothing to retain his power.

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Fans of probing political documentaries will appreciate 'King Bibi' (2018), which offers a compelling portrait of Benjamin Netanyahu's rise to power in Israel. Directed by Dan Shadur, the film relies solely on archival footage to trace Netanyahu's masterful manipulation of the media and evolution from rising political star to controversial leader, providing a nuanced look at the dynamics of power and image in modern politics.

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Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022. Having previously held office from 1996 to 1999 and from 2009 to 2021, Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister.