SummaryAfter Liat Beinin Atzili is kidnapped on October 7th, her Israeli-American family faces their own conflicting perspectives to fight for her release and the future of the places they call home.
Directed By:Brandon Kramer
Holding Liat
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Dec 29, 2025
90
Holding Liat is an emotionally rich, politically thought-provoking account of one Israeli-American family’s ordeal in the wake of the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Jan 8, 2026
80
Kramer quietly but forcefully recognizes that the conflict cannot continue as it has.
Dec 29, 2025
80
While it’s impossible not to be moved by Holding Liat, Kramer also challenges his audience to consider the situation in Gaza carefully and really question what is best for the region going forward.
Dec 29, 2025
80
Holding Liat is a valuable work, not least for showing us that Israel and Netanyahu are not synonymous.
Jan 12, 2026
75
The Israelis in "Holding Liat” are perfect subjects for a documentary about wartime trauma that hopes to reach beyond partisan enclaves.
Dec 29, 2025
70
The camera’s non-interventionist nature becomes vital. The visual approach embodies the Beinin family’s loss of control, and the growing uncertainty around them and what they believe.
Feb 5, 2026
63
The resulting film offers a unique and revealing — but fundamentally incomplete — perspective on the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Production Company:
- Meridian Hill Pictures
- Common Pictures
- Kartemquin Films
- Protozoa Pictures
Release Date:Jan 9, 2026
Duration:1 h 37 m
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
DocAviv Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Hamptons International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
