The Promise (2010) a 4 part TV drama about the origins of modern Israel and the British Mandate for Palestine. It was written and directed by Peter Kosminsky, with music by Debbie Wiseman. It premiered on 6 February 2011 on Channel 4. It deals with a young woman going to Israel in the present day, using her visit to investigate her soldier grandfather's part in the post-war phase of the British Mandate of Palestine.
Cast: Claire Foy as Erin Matthews; Christian Cooke as Sergeant Leonard Matthews; Itay Tiran as Paul Meyer; Katharina Schüttler as Clara Rosenbaum; Haaz Sleiman as Omar Habash; Ali Suliman as Abu-Hassan Mohammed; Perdita Weeks as Eliza Meyer; Ben Miles as Max Meyer; Smadar Wolfman as Leah Meyer and Holly Aird as Chris Matthews
The most amazing thing is how much I'd taken for granted about the situation. This drama is a real eye opener!
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