The Green Prince (2014)

The son of a founding leader in the Palestinian organization, Hamas, becomes a spy for the Israelis.

Director:

Nadav Schirman

Writers:

Nadav Schirman, Mosab Hassan Yousef (based on the book by)

Stars:

Mosab Hassan Yousef, Gonen Ben Yitzhak, Sheikh Hassan Yousef

6 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Mosab Hassan Yousef	...	Self
Gonen Ben Yitzhak	...	Self
Sheikh Hassan Yousef	...	Self

Storyline

A Palestinian in Ramallah, Mosab Hassan Yousef grows up angry and ready to fight Israel. Arrested for smuggling guns at the age of 17, he's interrogated by the Shin Bet, Israel's security service, and sent to prison. But shocked by Hamas's ruthless tactics in the prison and the organization's escalating campaign of suicide bombings outside, Mosab agrees to spy for Israel. For him, there is no greater shame. For his Shin Bet handler, Gonen, there is no greater prize: "operating" the oldest son of a founding member of Hamas.

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Plot Keywords:

hamas | anti terrorism | family relationships | israeli secret service | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material and some disturbing images.

User Reviews

Revealing Documentary of the son of 'Hamas' who spied for Israel,

Mosab Hassan Yousef is a son of one of the founding fathers of the Palestinian group Hamas. He grew up in the shadow of Israel's occupation and the shadow of his fathers fight and rhetoric. He was the heir apparent and decided to take up the armed struggle. This got him arrested and in the grips of the Israelis.

He was then interrogated by the Shin Bet (Israeli Security Service) and they tried to turn him, he was still sent to prison. He then ended up working for the Shin Bet and this is his story. Now this is a basic documentary with interviews to camera from Mosab and Gonen Ben Yitzhak (his handler) for the most part. There is also use of archive footage to flesh out the tale and a bit of re-enactment too.

This is actually a very moving and extraordinary film in places with unexpected turns and reveals for both Israel and Palestine. This has the potential to be very divisive as it is a subject that burns close to a lot of people's hearts. That said it is better to discuss than to not and if this film encourages debate then I think that can only be a good thing - as indeed this documentary is too - recommended to those with an interest in modern and World history.

Details

Country:

Germany UK Israel

Language:

English Hebrew

Release Date:

2014 (Israel)

Also Known As:

The Green Prince

Filming Locations:

Bavaria Studios, Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$32,698, 14 September 2014

Gross USA:

$258,237

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$339,208

Company Credits

Production Co:

A List Films, Telepool, Uzrad Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Color:

Color