
Documentary
A HEART OF A WARRIOR
לב של לוחם
About the film
A Heart of a Warrior is a powerful and moving documentary tribute to the life and legacy of Amir Fisher, a young man whose journey led him from international dreams to ultimate sacrifice.
Born in Israel but raised much of his life abroad, Amir grew up chasing a future as a professional footballer, even playing overseas. But a visit to Israel changed everything — overnight he made the life-altering decision to return alone, immigrate to Israel, and dedicate himself to service in the IDF. Choosing to rise above personal ambition, he enlisted as a lone soldier and found deep purpose serving in Unit Duvdevan. His dedication, courage, and bond with his team defined who he became — until October 7, 2023, when he fell defending the residents of Kibbutz Kfar Aza, shielding them with his own body.
This documentary weaves Amir’s personal story with the collective narrative of his Duvdevan unit and the fierce battle in Kfar Aza on that fateful day. Through intimate interviews with his family, his partner, his friends, and his brothers-in-arms, and enriched with archival footage, photos, and moments from Amir’s life and service, the film captures a young man defined by resilience, excellence, unwavering loyalty, friendship, and love for Israel — values that became his compass until the end.
A Heart of a Warrior celebrates a life lived with courage, purpose, and heart — and honors a warrior whose spirit continues to inspire

CAST AND CREW
YEAR: 2025 DURATION: 94 MIN LANGUAGE: HEBREW WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES DIRECTOR: OMRI LAVY
MEET THE FILMMAKER
The creator of the film is Omri Lavi, a soldier, a discharged IDF combatant, and Amir’s best friend and teammate.
Omri began working with photography and cinema in his free time, and as part of his desire to memorialize Amir, he made this film.
Omri lives with his family in Caesarea.






