The Bibi Files – Director Alexis Bloom

Alexis Bloom’s blistering documentary THE BIBI FILES is an urgent journalistic exposé based on unseen leaked footage of police interrogations of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,  as well as his wife Sara and son Yair. The film explores the corruption cases that resulted in Netanyahu’s indictment on breach of trust, bribery, and fraud in 2019.. Many Israelis believe that Netanyahu’s attempts to delay his trial  are key to understanding his current policies regarding war and the return of Israeli hostages. Working with Oscar-winning Producer Alex Gibney, Bloom uses never-seen-before interrogation footage of Netanyahu and his inner circle that provides an unflinching gaze into the private world behind the headlines. In Netanyahu’s corruption, Israel’s far right senses unprecedented political opportunity. Bibi’s embrace of their extremism results in deadly consequences. The Bibi Files has secured distribution in multiple international territories, while the Jerusalem courts rejected the Israeli prime minister’s attempts to block the film. Director Alexis Bloom (Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes, We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks) joins us for a frank and informative conversation on the impact and consequences of Netanyahu’s rise to power and his desperate tactics to remain there, at all costs.

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About the filmmaker – Born in South Africa, Director and Producer Alexis Bloom worked for the National Geographic Channel, BBC World and PBS Frontline in her early career. In 2014, she won the PGA Award for “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks,” for Universal Pictures. In 2017, Alexis co-directed HBO’s “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds“, nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing, and an Emmy for Exceptional Merit. In 2019 she directed “Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes” (also nominated for an Emmy Award.)  Her last film, “Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg” was released by Magnolia Pictures in May 2024.

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“The Bibi Files paints a damning portrait of its subject’s machinations to stay in power.” – Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

“Alexis Bloom’s riveting film — whose producers include prolific documentarist Alex Gibney — is built around leaked footage of Netanyahu, his family and associates testifying to police.” – Jonathan Romney, Financial Times

“Essential viewing.” – Wendy Ide, Observer (UK)

“Beyond the videos, the movie takes a thorough, methodical approach to laying out the case against Netanyahu, even if few of its arguments are new.” – Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times

“The brown-envelope claims may not seem important compared with the deaths of 45,000 Palestinians over the past year. As several commentators note, systemic corruption of the type alleged here creates a need for the fog of permanent warfare.” – Tara Brady, Irish Times

“This is a repellent but fascinating portrait that is all too relevant for U.S. viewers, whatever turn our policies in the Middle East take in coming months.” – Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills