‘Fauda’ Star Discusses Portraying Pre-Oct. 7 Ignorance

Network 13 will air two controversial episodes from the latest season of the series ‘Fauda,’ which depicted the events of October 7th. The episodes generated global controversy due to their graphic portrayal of the massacre. In an interview on the program ‘HaOlam HaBoker,’ series star Dafna Shoshana Alfren admitted, "It is difficult for me to watch it too." The discussion revealed the emotional toll the role took on Alfren and her significant concerns before filming began, prior to agreeing to participate in such a charged and complex project. She also detailed the powerful process of working on set and the message she aimed to convey through her character.

Alfren elaborated on the intricate acting process and the systematic approach to building her character, Chagit. She explained the deep artistic and psychological challenge of portraying a character unaware of the impending disaster and horror. "It was important for me to play Chagit, this character, with the consciousness of October 6th. She does not imagine that something like this can happen," Alfren stated, emphasizing the character's internal worldview.

She described the unique filming process and the tense atmosphere on set, noting that filming proceeded chronologically according to the events. This allowed the cast and crew to progress and experience the dramatic and emotional build-up of the scenes gradually and precisely. Beyond the acting experience, Alfren discussed the series' significance and broad impact on viewers worldwide, serving as both an explanatory tool and a space for processing the difficult events. "I didn't think it would have such significance," she shared.