Rakevet Ha'Emek

This movie is a very good Israeli drama. A young boy (Dan Turgeman) grows up on a Kibbutz between the six-day war and the Yom-Kippur war. The young boy idolizes Yoav, a local hero who has fought in the six-day war in one of the IDF elite forces. As the young boy grows into a man and is himself drafted into the army, his relations with Yoav change from idolship and devotion to competition and rivalry. The Yom-Kippur war breaks out and all Israelis are called to arms. Yoav dies in the war, and the young boy takes his place. Inheriting Yoav's status is made final as the young boy makes love to Yoav's girlfriend Ruti. This is a beautiful movie displaying amazing scenery from Israel's Valley of Jezre'el, and portraying the unparalleled romantic character of Israelis who fight for their land when it is necessary, and yet never stop dreaming about peace. I recommend this movie to anyone who would like to learn more about the Israeli culture and mentality.