
Michael Alalu
Directing
Known For

An adventure series set in 1946, two pivotal years before the State of Israel was founded. A seemingly innocent training farm secretly functions as a Strike Forces (Palmach) training base and recruitment center for exceptional teens, as well as a home-base for illegal immigration missions and special ops against the British mandate. The show's heroes are brother and sister Emile and Elinore – fresh off the boat illegal immigrants. The native Israelis initially mock them for their otherness, but soon realize they’re better off sticking together if they want to survive through the exhausting training, the imminent dangers and the surprising secret that comes to light: proof that it is them who can salvage the budding State.
Palmach

A team of soldiers is sent to “Hammam,” a remote outpost in the Jordan Valley, where a series of mysterious events disrupts everyone's routine and peace of mind. Power relations are tested, loyalties are broken, and above all, an ancient curse looms: a forgotten biblical story that is reawakened through the soldiers.
The Hammam

Love Letters to Cinema is a collection of ten "letters” in the form of short films (4 minutes each), written and directed by ten outstanding Israeli directors. The films and the directors conduct a dialogue, whereas the directors create a short film with their unique voice, bringing to the audience a group of work that reflects on cinema.
Love Letter to Cinema
Michael is a 30 year-old playboy enjoying life in Tel Aviv. Everything changes, however, when he finds out about his ex girlfriend’s new relationship. Michael’s festering wounds drive him to absurd lengths to try and win her back.
Thorn

After decades of political struggles, Pepe Alalu (70), the leader of the left party in Jerusalem decides to run for mayor of the holly city. Although it's a slim shot, Pepe believes in presenting the public with an alternative. Michael (32), his son and the movie's director joins him and together they embark on a Don Quixote Sancho Panzo battle against the powerful windmills of the most complicated city in the whole world- Jerusalem
Pepe's Last Battle

Jerusalem teenager Itamar has a vivid imagination and a strong belief in fate. He longs to finally reveal his feelings to Gali, a member of his socialist youth group. The year is 1995 and the 4th of November peace rally in Tel Aviv presents Itamar with an opportunity to act, as history is about to change.
How I Killed Rabin

After writer Nir Baram began losing his belief in the-two state solution, he embarks on journey to see the Occupation firsthand. He meets people on both sides of the conflict and asks difficult questions. Gradually he discovers some surprising and astonishing truths that will make him reevaluate the situation.