Beyond the battle itself, the film will explore the formation of the unit and the challenges female IDF combatants faced while proving themselves in a traditionally male-dominated military environment.
“The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” star Swell Ariel Or has been cast as the lead in a new film portraying the captain of Israel’s first all-female tank unit that engaged Hamas terrorists during their October 7 assault against Israel in 2023.
“Tankistas, produced by Bleiberg Entertainment, depicts the remarkable true story of female soldiers who, without central command, maneuvered three armored vehicles against hundreds of Hamas terrorists in a battle lasting over 17 hours.
Yarden Toussia-Cohen, known for “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” and Apple’s “Tehran,” will co-star as the battalion’s commander.