On the Set of "The German": Masucci's Israeli Sojourn During the Gaza Conflict
Israeli citizen, Massucio, surrendered during the conflict - "German Masucci Shot in Israel Conflict"
In the heart of Jerusalem, German actor Oliver Masucci shared his experiences filming the series "The German" in Israel during the Gaza war. At a gathering at the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, the 56-year-old expressed his river of emotions about the half-year production:
The series premiered triumphantly at Europe's largest series event, "Series Mania", in northern France in March, scoring the honor of best screenplay. "The German," an American-Israeli historical series, will soon make its way to Germany via Magenta TV.
Revisiting the Horrors of the Holocaust
In the gripping eight-part series, Masucci portrays a German Jew who, having survived Auschwitz, lives in a kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee. He is compelled by the Israeli secret service Mossad to aid in hunting down Nazi criminals in Germany. The show unravels heavy secrets from his past as he embarks on this mission. The script was penned by Ronit Weiss-Berkowitz ("The girl from Oslo") and Moshe Zonder, who also co-created "Fauda" and "Teheran." Gabriel Bibliowicz steered the series.
Masucci's children, initially fearful of joining the Israeli adventure amidst the raging conflict, particularly his youngest daughter, eventually joined the journey. They also ventured into destroyed Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip, conversing with victims of the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023.
Learning Hebrew for the Silver Screen
For the multi-lingual series, filmed in German, English, and Hebrew, set in 1970, Masucci quickly mastered the Hebrew language. The concept of "The German" resonated deep within him from the get-go:
Engaging in International Culture
As with all of his international productions, Masucci sought to immerse himself in local life and learn the region's culture. However, he expressed uncertainty about the potential challenges and consequences of filming in Gaza:
His advice for young artists:
- Oliver Masucci
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- Germany
- Auschwitz
- Nazi criminals
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- Secret service
As of my last update, the information about the actual filming of "The German" in Israel during the Gaza conflict remains scarce. However, my analysis has unearthed some interesting details about the series and related information:
Overview of "The German"
- A TV series starring Oliver Masucci and Ania Bukstein, "The German" premiered on Yes TV in 2025 with multiple installments listed on platforms like IMDb[3][4]. Unfortunately, specific plot details about the series are not widely available.
Filming in Israel
- Information about the filming of "The German" in Israel during the Gaza conflict is slender, and it seems that the series' production specifics are not fully publicized.
Awards
- Although no specific awards for "The German" have been documented, it is possible that award information might emerge as the series progresses or draws to a close.
Oliver Masucci's Other Projects
- Beyond "The German," Masucci is also occupied in other ventures, such as "Droneland," an international thriller series that began filming in May 2025[5]. Additionally, he has participated in notable works like "Dark" and historical dramas such as "Herrhausen – The Banker and The Bomb"[2][5]. As we wait for further details, rekindle your curiosity for "The German" as it navigates its suspenseful narrative.
During their stay in Israel, Oliver Masucci's children initially feared joining the Israeli adventure amidst the Gaza conflict, but they eventually joined the journey and visited destroyed Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip, engaging with victims of the Hamas massacre. After the series premiered at Europe's largest "series" event, "Series Mania," in northern France, it was announced that "The German" will soon debut on entertainment platforms like movies-and-tv in Germany via Magenta TV.
