The Bibi Files

Name: The Bibi Files
Director: Alexis Bloom
Released: 2024

Alexis Bloom 2024

The Bibi Files by Alexis Bloom and Oscar-winner Alex Gibney is a gripping documentary about corruption and power. Leaked police interrogation footage reveals Netanyahu’s inner circle, exposing a web of gift-giving and political favors. Through rare footage, archives, and interviews with journalists, allies, and critics, the film uncovers how Netanyahu’s quest for survival led him to embrace radical extremists, fracturing Israeli democracy. His actions echo global trends of rising authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms.

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Running Time:

115 min.

Spoken Languages:

English, Hebrew

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Alexis Bloom

Producers:

Alexis Bloom, Alex Gibney, Raviv Drucker, Kara Elverson

Cinematographers:

Avner Shahaf

Editors:

Graeme Butler, Halil Efrat, Andy Grieve

Production Companies:

Jigsaw Productions, Drucker & Goren Media

Activism

Crime

Current Affairs

Investigative Journalism

Law and Justice

Media

Middle Eastern Studies

Politics

Press

Film Review

Alexis Bloom’s painstaking, powerful documentary lifts the lid on the corruption charges filed against Benjamin Netanyahu.

Mansel Stimpson
Variety

Alexis Bloom's riveting film is built around leaked tapes of the interrogation of Netanyahu by police. He's as sly an actor as he is ruthless an autocrat.

Owen Gleiberman
The Guardian

The Israeli PM’s corruption case comes under the spotlight in a telling portrait of a man desperate to cling to power – and stay out of jail – at any cost

Wendy Ide
POV Magazine

The most highly anticipated doc at TIFF has maintained its anticipatory status...

Marc Glassman

Festival Participation

Cinema for Peace Awards - 2025
Winner Cinema for Peace Award
The Hague Movies that Matter Festival - 2025
Nominee Grand Jury Documentary Award Best Documentary
International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights - 2025
Nominee Vision for Human Rights Award

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