The Blessing and the Curse

2025

Documentary

3
IMDb Rating 4.9/10 10 101 101

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Plot summary

Closed-off to most of the world, the filmmakers were granted exclusive access to an isolated Jewish settlement in the Northern West Bank called Itamar which sits between two mountains- the Mountain of the Blessing and the Mountain of the Curse. On the night of March 11, 2011, two terrorists penetrated the security fence of the community, entered the home of the Fogel family, who were asleep in their beds, and brutally murdered the parents and three of their children, including a three-month-old who was nearly beheaded. THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE explores the aftermath of the crime and examines how the memory of that night still haunts the people of Itamar, and poses the question: Why would anyone choose to raise their family in such a dangerous place?

Director

Stephen Lentini Photo
Stephen Lentini

Top cast

Eitan Cohen Photo
Eitan Cohen as Self
Tamar Fogel Photo
Tamar Fogel as Self
Matan Fogel Photo
Matan Fogel as Self
Colonel Sharon Gat Photo
Colonel Sharon Gat as Self
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807.71 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 19
1.62 GB
1920*1040
English 5.1
NR
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 21

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by DrD3 2 / 10

Blessing and Curse for Who?

There appears to be a number of documentaries being released concerning the opposing sides in what was formerly Palestine. A few of the documentaries are well worthy of a watch, while the others come up short. As usual, there are two sides to every story. With "The Blessing and the Curse" (2025), I was hoping for a more balanced presentation, which this documentary was not. Understanding a viewpoint from the other side of the equation would have been helpful as an informative documentary. But considering the contemporary issues with the daily crimes in the occupied West Bank; the particular incident of focus in the documentary that occurred years ago is an isolated event and not reflected of the realities on the ground. In fact, the film does expose the mysticism and racism that has permeated the mindset of the area, but offered no solution other than dire consequences for the defenceless inhabitants of the land. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that better documentaries are in the works and soon to be released.
Reviewed by rezaakasu

Cunning but Flawed

The Blessing and the Curse presents itself as a moving portrait of Israeli settlers in Itamar grappling with grief after the tragic murder of the Fogels.But stripped of its mournful soundtrack and sweeping shots of West Bank hills, what it really delivers is a deeply misleading and propagandistic defense of settler colonialism.The film goes to great lengths to humanize the settlers, depicting them as pious, embattled victims clinging to their faith and land. What it never acknowledges - not once - is that this "land" is Palestinian land, stolen through decades of illegal settlement and military occupation.The very presence of these settlers in the West Bank is a violation of international law, and their expansion comes at the expense of dispossessed Palestinian families whose voices are entirely absent and are afforded the dignity of a meaningful voice.By portraying Palestinians only as faceless, lurking threats while framing the settlers' colonization as righteous and divinely ordained, Lentini's docu-drivel erases the violence of displacement and dehumanizes the people who actually belong to the land.This is not a story of faith or resilience. It is a slick piece of propaganda that seeks to justify theft and dispossession while hiding behind the tragedy of one horrific act.A more honest film would have told the full story: that these settlers are not merely victims, but also aggressors, building lives on stolen soil.
Reviewed by KaremDavies 10 / 10

Heartbreaking, educational, and uplifting

I just watched the movie, and truly, this is one of the best films I've ever seen. It was heartbreaking, educational, and uplifting. So many films today focus on hate, bloodshed, and proving a point, but this film was far from that. It offered education in a way that anyone, regardless of background, can understand. It's a perfect balance, delivering its message without exploiting tragedy. The way it brings awareness to such a sensitive subject while offering hope and understanding is remarkable. Truly amazing and should be required when learning about the West Bank. A definite must-watch for anyone interested in the Middle East conflict.
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