Air War

Roy Hornshtein | 2024 | Israel | 106 min | Hebrew with English subtitles

Israel's extraordinary answer to Top Gun that took fifteen years to create, is a heartfelt and exhilarating film that finally brings the Israeli Air Force to the big screen! The story follows a young, fearless lieutenant who, after single-handedly shooting down six Egyptian MiGs, is promoted to command a fighter squadron. His new role sparks a fierce rivalry with the disciplined second-in-command, whose methodical approach clashes with the lieutenant's reckless style. As tensions rise and their squadron's performance falters, the two must learn to work together to lead their team to victory on the eve of the Six-Day War, when their country's fate hangs in the balance.