Lebanon
2009 · Movie · 93 min · ★ 6.5 · 88% critics
Set in 1982 during the First Lebanon War, this film follows a lone tank and a paratroopers platoon sent to search a hostile town. As they move through danger and uncertainty, the mission forces everyone to confront what war does to their nerves, choices, and survival.
Also known as Lebanon: The Soldier's Journey
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Details
- Original title
- לבנון
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-09-24
- Language
- HE
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Critic score
- 88/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (238 votes)
About
If you want an intense, claustrophobic war experience from inside a tank, you’ll likely be drawn in; Not for you if you want action-heavy spectacle or lots of outside battle context like Beaufort or Das Boot.
Pros: claustrophobic tank immersion; intense tension; memorable performances | Cons: limited war detail; monotone pacing; some unrealistic moments
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2010
- European Film Award — European Discovery of the Year · 2010
- Golden Lion · 2009
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2010 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2010 · nominated
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- European Film Award — Best Screenwriter · 2010 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2010 · nominated
- European Film Award — European Discovery of the Year · 2010 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Editor · 2010 · nominated
Cast & crew
Oshri Cohen
as Herzel
Michael Moshonov
as Yigal
- YD
Yoav Donat
as Shmulik
Itay Tiran
as Asi
Zohar Shtrauss
as Gamil
Reymonde Amsallem
as Lebanese Mother
- DT
Dudu Tasa
as Syrian Captive
Ashraf Barhom
as 1st Phalangist
- FH
Fares Hananya
as 2nd Phalangist
Directed by Samuel Maoz