The Exodus Decoded
90 minutes • Documentary • Produced in association with: The History Channel US and Discovery Channel Canada • Production year: 2005
The Exodus.
The very word invokes an epic tale of Pharaohs and Israelites, plagues and miracles, the splitting of the sea, the drowning of an army, Moses and revelation. The story is at the very heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
After six years of research, working with archeologists, Egyptologists, geologists and theologians, Simcha Jacobovici came to the groundbreaking conclusion that the Exodus took place hundreds of years earlier than previously thought. With this new timetable in hand, Jacobovici and his colleagues re-examined long ignored archeological artifacts and uncovered the truth about the Exodus and the Egyptian dynasty that ruled at the time.
The producers teamed up with some of the world’s most accomplished special effects designers to create a unique digital, organic experience of the Exodus. Blending archeological findings with modern eye catching effects, Jacobovici built a virtual museum to showcase his discoveries.
Written and directed by: Simcha Jacobovici
Producers: Simcha Jacobovici and Felix Golubev
Executive Producer: James Cameron
Award Highlights:
- Wilbur Award, 2007
- Gold WorldMedal, New York, 2006
Reviews
“[A]ttention getting ideas”,
“A masterwork…haunting and powerful”,
“[M]esmerizing…it’s beautiful…enchanting”
– New York Times
“[T]ransforms it from…cheesy re-enactments to “Terminator4: The Bible!”, “[T]he findings are absolutely amazing.”
– New York Post
“[S]tunning computer graphics”,
“[W]ith Indiana Jones flair”
– Washington Post
“Jacobovici is a latter-day Sherlock Holmes, famed archaeologist Howard Carter, and “Star Wars” creator George Lucas all rolled into one.”
, “[P]roduction values are superb.”
– Cleveland Jewish News
