The team that took down the mastermind behind the deadliest suicide bombings in history.|Aug. 18, 2023|USA|R
Genre: Action;Thriller
Description: *The Engineer* (2023) is an action thriller film directed by Danny Abeckaser, featuring Emile Hirsch, Tzahi Halevi, and Adam Haloon. Based on true events, the movie recounts the intense manhunt for Yahya Ayyash, a Palestinian bombmaker responsible for a series of deadly suicide bombings in Israel during the mid-1990s.
The story begins with a devastating suicide bombing in a Tel Aviv marketplace, carried out by a young woman manipulated by Ayyash. The attack claims numerous lives, including the daughter of a U.S. senator, who urges Israel to bring Ayyash to justice. In response, the Israeli government assigns a Mossad team, led by Etan (Hirsch), to track and eliminate him.
The team pursues Ayyash to Gaza, but he evades capture and relocates to the West Bank, where he continues his deadly activities. Despite relentless efforts, the Mossad agents struggle to outmaneuver him. The film builds toward a climactic confrontation between the team and Ayyash, resulting in his demise but at a significant cost. Etan suffers severe injuries, and several team members lose their lives in the process.
*The Engineer* is a gripping and well-crafted film that delves into the harsh realities of terrorism and its profound human toll. While it portrays the violence of the conflict unflinchingly, it also underscores the complexities of combating terrorism, highlighting that there are no simple solutions. The film serves as both a tense thriller and a sobering reminder of the ongoing fight against extremism.
Cast director: Todd Turner
Cast actor: Emile Hirsch, Danny A. Abeckaser, Tsahi Halevi, Angel Bonanni, Yarden Toussia-Cohen, Oshri Cohen, Adam Haloon, Lee Keinan, Omer Hazan
Original name: The Engineer