''The Human Factor'' is a 2019 American-Israeli
documentary film
A documentary film or documentary is a non-fictional film, motion-picture intended to "document reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction, education or maintaining a Recorded history, historical record". Bill Nichols (film critic), Bil ...
directed by
Dror Moreh
Dror Moreh ( he, דרור מורה; born 4 November 1961) is an Israeli cinematographer and director.
Film career
Moreh's first film as director was ''Sharon,'' an investigation into the appeal of Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon.
His film, ...
. The film follows a thirty-year effort to secure peace in the Middle-East.
The film had its world premiere at the
Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019. It was released in the United States on January 22, 2021, by
Sony Pictures Classics.
Premise
The epic behind-the-scenes story of the United States' 30-year effort to secure peace in the Middle East. Recounted from the unique perspective of the American mediators on the frontlines.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the
Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019. It also screened at the
Hamptons International Film Festival on October 12, 2019,
AFI Fest on November 17, 2019, and
DOC NYC in November 2019. In January 2020,
Sony Pictures Classics acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released in the United States on January 22, 2021.
Reception
Critical response
On
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website
Rotten Tomatoes
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, the film holds an approval rating of based on critic reviews, with an average rating of . The site's critical consensus reads, "A rare opportunity to look back at history being made, ''The Human Factor'' offers an engrossing behind-the-scenes look at efforts to end generations of bloodshed."
Joe Morgenstern of ''
The Wall Street Journal
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'' reviewed the film positively, stating "It's a deeply wise examination of statesmanship and leadership, or their egregious absence; a celebration of compromise as the indispensable element of diplomacy; and a stirring argument for the power of humanity." ''
The Hollywood Reporter
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Todd McCarthy called the film "A riveting look at a missed opportunity."
Accolades
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2019 films
2019 documentary films
American documentary films
Israeli documentary films
Sony Pictures Classics films
2010s English-language films
2010s American films