Because of that War (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Because of that War is a notable film directed by Orna Ben-Dor Niv, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. An affecting 'talking heads' documentary which traces the stories of four Israelis: Yehuda Poliker and Ya'acov Gilad, two rock musicians bound together not only by their music, but also by their common experience as the offspring of survivors of the Nazi extermination camps; and those survivors themselves - Yehuda's father Jacko (from Salonika, taken to Treblinka), and Yaakov's mother Halina (from Warsaw, taken to Auschwitz as a teenager).
Who’s in it. Because of that War stars Halina Birnbaum, Ya'ackov Gilad, Jacko Poliker and Yehuda Poliker.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Because of that War page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Because of that War (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Because of that War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Because of that War?
- Because of that War stars Halina Birnbaum, Ya'ackov Gilad, Jacko Poliker and Yehuda Poliker.
- When was Because of that War released?
- Because of that War was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.