A Woman Called Golda

Golda Meir was a great woman and leader of a nation in a time of great crisis. Her words, "We will have peace when the Arabs love their children more than they hate us," are born out in the events niw taking place in October 2023. Shalom.Though not shown in this film, in the recent Golda movie starring Helen Mirren, she accepted responsibility for the 1973 war to prevent the Arabs knowing of the wire taps in their communications.

An historical production.

Ingrid Bergman does a wonderful job, as does Judy Davis, at playing the Iron Lady Golda Meir (before Thatcher, there was Golda). Golda Meir's life traced itself from the Russian Empire to the American Jewish Diaspora to the formation of Israel and through the pivotal times of war and peace.Originally run as a television mini-series, this film shows her childhood, life on a kibbutz, early days in Israel, and times as Foreign Minister and Prime Minister in good detail, both personal and professional, to give a real sense of the woman and the political figure. From her childhood she was a determined person; her shakey marriage with Morris Meyerson is depicted with sensitivity (Leonard Nimoy plays the long-suffering Meyerson). Her ideas of hope and her determination for both security and peace are depicted with passion and humor.Watch for cameos from people such as Ned Beatty (who plays an American senator being strong-armed into selling advanced weaponry to Israel), Nigel Hawthorne (in quite a bit of make-up as the King of Jordan who lays the political reality out for Golda Meir as to why he can't initiate peace and live), and Robert Loggia (as Anwar Sadat).The story has good pacing; much is done in flash-back form. In part it is done through narrative device of one of Golda's political secretaries, Lou Kaddar, played by Anne Jackson. I loved the scene where Lou Kaddar interviews for the job with Golda, and presents a letter as a sample of her writing. The letter is in praise of her former employer; "He sounds like an outstanding man," Golda says, to which Lou Kaddar responds, "He was a son of a *bleep*." Golda, without missing a beat, simply replies, "You might do well at this job."It has been a long time coming, but it is worth the wait.

Ingrid Bergman SHINES in this movie no wonder she won an Emmy. To bad it was after her death but she really put her all into this role and a true story to boot. This is a heart wrenching stor which sent me through many emotions. I remember seeing this in 1982 when it first came out, it was gripping. Ingrid gave such a fantastic guts to pain performance. She really made me feel like she WAS Golda. She really must have studied the real Golda and she did a good job with trying to appear younger for the role for the parts of the film when she is young to when she is old. I could never seem to get over how she was dealing with her own Cancer while filming the movie and portraying Golda who also had Cancer that must have been tough. Ingrid is an excellent actress and one of my favorites from childhood, when this film was made I was 2o years old. I always tried to find this kmovie and did on video but the quality was poor. Now from time to time I watch this DVD. It's a depressing and sad story but also so educational and historical. Well done Ingrid Bergman

From humble beginnings in Russia, Golda Meir rose to astounding fame as Israel's Prime Minister during the turbulent period, 1969 - 1974. Her story parallel's that of the Nation of Israel. This is a made-for-TV movie (2 parts) that aired in April, 1082. It is a remarkable story, both personally and historically. Since Golda Meir was such a remarkable woman, it required a powerful remarkable actress like Ingrid Bergman to portray her life. Ms. Bergman absolutely becomes Golda Meir, the "Mother of Israel". Her performance won her an Emmy award for Best Leading Actress. Golda's story begins in her childhood which involved pogroms to purge the Jews in Russia; this gave her her lifelong dream of returning to Zion (Israel). Her family immigrated to America, where she met her husband, Morris Meyerson, (wonderfully portrayed by Leonard Nimoy) and then to Palestine and finally, Israel. This is a marvelous, gripping story; a powerful story of a humble, gentle, ever-so-human, yet, powerful woman who despite remarkable odds, lived to see a peace treaty with Israel's chief enemy, Egypt.This is a very good story, yet, it will not appeal to a wide audience. Those interested in history, especially the history of Israel, will love this movie, as I did. Kids will be bored by it, as will those seeking action and adventure. No, this is a serious movie for a serious audience. It is well worth the time invested to learn about the remarkable life that was Golda Meir.Kone(Ingrid Bergman died 4 months after the airing of this movie)

Excelente relato de una vida excepcional.

I felt this was a very informative and candid portrayal of Golda Meir. I learned a lot, this could easily be used for a classroom to each about this great Leader of the Jewish People. Born leaders manifest their leadership traits early in their lives by making strong stands and being sometimes a bit rebellious, and so it was with Golda. When her family tried to marry her off at the age of fourteen she ran away to her sister's house in Colorado, there she met her husband, a kind, patient man; Mr. Meyerson (played well by Leonard Nimoy; Spock) who made aliyah with her to Palestine. We get to experience the tough life on the Kibbutz through them and her eventual rise to Political power because of her exceptional leadership and organizational skills. Sadly we also experience the demise of her marriage and how being a politician can impede one's parental effectiveness. Ingrid Bergman deserved the awards she achieved, her portrayal of Golda was very convincing until you no longer saw Ingrid but only Golda in the deep voice and matronly clothes. This is a DVD I happily add to my collection and would recommend it to any educator or student of Jewish/Israeli History.

A look back at an earlier time in history.

I purchased this after watching the newish movie Golda because I remembered loving it when it aired on TV. My memory didn't fail me, it is a wonderful production and Bergman gave a stellar performance.It arrived ahead of schedule in pristine condition and I binged it right away. And then started all over again.I am so grateful for two things, that Amazon had it, and that I remembered it well enough to know it would be one of my all-time favorite DVDs.Thanks Amazon!

This is outstanding.The inside story of Golda Meir, 3rd Priminister of the State of Israel. Dramatised for TV in 2 parts and presented in 3:4 ratio but plays better in 16:9 normal format (i.e. not widescreen).It's amazing how much movie time can fit on to a DVD. Coupled with archive footage and filmed amidst some difficult global events this production is as long as 2 films.Apart from the age of the video transfer this is a remarkable production. Ingrid Bergman is incredible as Golda and is probably her greatest character portrayal.The story covers her life from a young girl in Russia to her final retirment in Israel (played by three actors over her lifespan). Her determination to be a part of the Promised land carries her through a marriage, baring 3 children, poverty, husband's death, terror attacks and being in the right place at the right time to enter government.This is simply riveting. Showing the build up of the circumstances that formated the new state of Israel through the eyes of Golder Meir.Recommended by the International Education program as a work of historic note.

Eine bewegende Darstellung des Lebens und Werdegangs einer wichtigen historischen Persönlichkeit - Liebe, Leidenschaft und Hingabe ihres Lebens für ihr Heimatland und ihr jüdisches Volk. Eine Frau, durch die der Gott Israels Geschichte schrieb. Unbedingt sehenswert! Leider als DVD aktuell nicht auf Deutsch aufzufinden.

La interpretación de Ingrid Bergman fue la última de su carrera, su trabajo desde Casablanca, culmina en el papel de la líder Golda Mayer. Vibrante y profunda la manifestación de sus inquietudes políticas y vivenciales son puesta al día por la actriz sueca

Livre arrivé très rapidement, dans d'excellentes conditions.Golda Meir appartient à ces femmes courageuses, remarquables qui ont marqué l'Histoire, lors d'époques particulièrement difficiles, inhumaines. Il faut toujours essayer de se replacer dans le contexte de ces époques pour comprendre les difficultés, les décisions à prendre. Comment, petite fille, aurait-elle pu imaginer un tel destin, dans un monde d'hommes, tout comme Margaret Thatcher, la petite épicière d'un village obscur du Nord de l'Angleterre ? Ingrid Bergman a défié sa propre maladie en acceptant ce rôle, il lui aura fallu à elle aussi beaucoup de courage.Je recommande ce livre à tous ceux et toutes celles qui sont fascinés par les destins exceptionnels.