Golda (film)

Golda is a 2023 biographical drama film directed by Guy Nattiv and written by Nicholas Martin. The film stars Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, the Prime Minister of Israel, during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

The film focuses primarily on Meir's leadership during the 19 days of the war, showcasing the immense pressure she faced as she navigated the complex political and military landscape. It depicts the high-stakes decisions she had to make, the intelligence failures that preceded the conflict, and the devastating human cost of the war. The narrative also explores the personal toll the war took on Meir, highlighting her declining health and the immense weight of responsibility she carried.

The cast includes Camille Cottin as Lou Kaddar, Meir's long-time personal assistant; Liev Schreiber as U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger; and Rami Heuberger as Defense Minister Moshe Dayan.

Golda aims to provide a historical account of a pivotal moment in Israeli history and to offer a portrait of Golda Meir as a complex and influential figure. It explores themes of leadership, responsibility, the cost of war, and the burden of command.