"Munich" is a 2005 historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film is based on the book "Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team" by George Jonas. The screenplay was adapted by Tony Kushner and Eric Roth. "Munich" explores the aftermath of the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis and the Israeli government's response.
The plot follows the aftermath of the massacre of Israeli athletes by the Palestinian group Black September during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. In response to the attack, the Israeli government forms a secret assassination squad known as "Operation Wrath of God." The team is tasked with tracking down and eliminating those responsible for planning and executing the terrorist attack.
The main cast includes Eric Bana, Daniel Craig, Ciarán Hinds, Mathieu Kassovitz, Hanns Zischler, and Geoffrey Rush. The film delves into the moral and ethical complexities surrounding vengeance and the consequences of violence. "Munich" received critical acclaim for its thought-provoking themes, performances, and Spielberg's direction. However, it also sparked some controversy and debate over its portrayal of historical events and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.