The film is set to debut in the U.S. on Sept. 24, just ahead of the one-year anniversary of the attack that resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and the abduction of around 250 people. The film highlights the deadly assault that sparked Israel’s military response in Gaza, further intensifying the conflict in the region.
We Will Dance Again is a project from See It Now Studios, known for its in-depth and hard-hitting documentaries. It features interviews with over a dozen survivors of the festival, recounting their terrifying efforts to survive the violence. Exclusive cell phone footage captured during the attack, along with video recorded by other victims and Hamas militants, is included to paint a vivid and disturbing picture of the atrocities committed that day.
In a statement, See It Now Studios president Susan Zirinsky acknowledged the immense human toll on both Israelis and Palestinians in the aftermath of the attack. “It is a story of unimaginable tragedy but also one of bravery and heroism,” she said. “This film captures a moment in history, starting from 6:29 a.m. on October 7 when the attack began.”
Directed by Yariv Mozer, whose previous works include The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes and Ben Gurion: Epilogue, We Will Dance Again takes an unflinching look at the violence that unfolded and its broader implications. Mozer’s film adds depth to the harrowing personal accounts with rare footage, showing both the immediate aftermath and the consequences that reverberated through Israel and Gaza.
Before its Paramount+ debut, uncensored footage of the Hamas-led attack was previously shown at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles in November, under the title Bearing Witness. This project featured 43 minutes of graphic footage from the attack, making clear the scale and brutality of the event. One tragic story highlighted in We Will Dance Again is that of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Israeli-American who survived the initial attack at the festival only to be taken hostage. Unfortunately, he was among six hostages killed before Israeli forces could rescue them.
The documentary is a co-production between See It Now Studios, SIPUR, and Bitachon 365, with additional contributions from MGM Television and HSCC. The BBC’s Storyville division will air the documentary in the U.K., while Israel’s Hot Channel 8 will broadcast it domestically. Co-producers include Emilio Schenker, Michael Peter Schmidt, Gideon Tadmor, and many others. Chris Grant’s Osmosis Global will manage worldwide television sales for the film.
By offering both survivor accounts and uncensored footage, We Will Dance Again aims to serve as a stark reminder of the horrors of the attack while honoring the resilience of those who survived. With its release just days before the anniversary, the documentary not only reflects on the past but also keeps the focus on the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges in the region.
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