Waltz with Bashir is an animated documentary film that follows the journey of a man as he tries to piece together his lost memories of his involvement in the Lebanon war. Through a series of interviews and flashbacks, the film explores the director's personal experiences and the trauma of war, highlighting the impact it has on individuals and society.
This documentary chronicles the Lebanese civil war (1975-1990) in fifteen episodes. It includes interviews with Lebanese, Arab, Israeli, American and European commentators and politicians, military personnel, militia leaders and civilian victims. The content is based on historical and archived material. This 2-year project cost several hundred thousand dollars and entailed filming over 150 hours of interviews with the major players in the events that took place in Lebanon between 1976 – 1990. Moreover, the program presents in the 1st two episodes the historical background of the major events that influenced the course of the 15-year war.
Beaufort is a war movie set in 2000, when the Israeli army was withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The film focuses on the experiences of a group of soldiers stationed at the Beaufort outpost, their hardships, and fears as they face constant shelling and attacks from Hezbollah.
Still Burning tells the unexpected reunion in Paris in June 1998 of André, a Lebanese filmmaker living and working in France, and Walid, the very close friend he has not seen for years. In their youth, in Beirut, during the civil war, they were both possessed by the same artistic vocation: Cinema, but also by the same woman: Amira. Their reunion, all night long, will not fail to awaken their old repressed demons for better or for worse.
Deadline is a 1987 movie about an ace reporter who finds himself caught in a conspiracy when a child is murdered during the Israel-Lebanon War. He uncovers a terrorist plot and becomes the target of a death threat. Ignored by his colleagues, he teams up with a female doctor and his ex-lover to uncover the truth and expose the conspiracy. Along the way, he encounters deception, bombings, and a deadly warzone.
Lebanon is a gripping war drama that takes place in Lebanon during the 1982 war. It follows a tank crew as they experience the horrors of war, witness the cruelty of invading armies, and navigate through the complexities of military conflict. The movie explores the themes of sacrifice, survival, and the brutality of war.
In 'Memory Box,' a Lebanese immigrant living in Quebec, Canada, discovers a memory box filled with cassette tapes, old photographs, and a diary, which leads her to uncover repressed memories from her past. As she listens to the recorded voices and reads the diary, she revisits her painful memories, including the death of her brother and the bombing of her city during the Lebanese civil war. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the fear of death, as well as the power of memories in shaping one's identity.
Coming of age story about a friendship between 12 years old Gal and 19 years old Haya in Israeli moshav where both are living.
The Gatekeepers is a compelling documentary that delves into the lives of former heads of the Israeli security agency, Shin Bet, as they open up about their experiences and decisions during the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Through interviews and archival footage, the film sheds light on the challenges, dilemmas, and moral implications faced by these key players in the complex web of politics, intelligence, and warfare.
A portrait of Palestinian political leader Yasser Arafat (1929-2004).
Zozo is a drama film set in war-torn Lebanon during the 1980s. It follows the story of a young boy named Zozo, who faces childhood trauma and the loss of loved ones. He navigates his turbulent surroundings, including a civil war, while dealing with the hardships of being an orphan. Zozo finds solace in soccer and his imagination as he tries to overcome the challenges he faces.
Today, Israel and the United States are Iran's enemies par excellence. Their reconciliation seems impossible. Is the history of these three countries the chronicle of a war foretold, delayed for decades but inevitable?
In the 1980s during the Lebanon War, a Palestinian boy and an Israeli pilot team up to escape and fulfill their individual missions. Along their journey, they develop a unique bond and discover the power of friendship.
July 2006. Another war breaks out in Lebanon. The directors decide to follow a movie star, Catherine Deneuve and a friend, actor and artist Rabih Mroue;, on the roads of South Lebanon. Together, they will drive through the regions devastated by the conflict. It is the beginning of an unpredictable, unexpected adventure...
In the midst of the Lebanese civil war, a mother and her young son are separated. The film explores the lasting impact of the conflict on their lives, as well as the search for truth and connection.
Tin Soldiers is a powerful documentary that sheds light on the consequences of the Lebanon War. It explores the lives of injured children and the challenges they face in a region plagued by conflict. Through their stories, the film raises awareness about the human cost of war.
Beirut resident Soraya is drawn to two men: daredevil photographer Nabil and Talal, who must embrace his feudal heritage when his father is kidnapped.
A mixed cast of Egyptians, Libyans and Moroccans address the issue of corruption among young people, many of whom seem to be suffering greatly from the lingering effects of war.
An Israeli soldier is taken hostage by a small PLO squad in Lebanon. The soldier planned to go on vacation and to fly to the world final soccer cup, he and his capturers share the love to soccer and toward the (not so happy) end a relationship is made.
The apocalyptic blast in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon, on August 4, 2020, exacerbates anger at those in power: protests cross religious boundaries as the Lebanese people curse corruption, nepotism, gross economic mismanagement and squandering of resources. How did the Land of Cedars, a country with so much to offer, allow itself to get into such a dire situation? And will it be able to bounce back?