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Title: Lebanon (2009)
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| Yoav Donat | ... | Shmulik | |
| Itay Tiran | ... | Assi | |
| Oshri Cohen | ... | Hertzel | |
| Michael Moshonov | ... | Yigal | |
| Zohar Shtrauss | ... | Gamil (as Zohar Strauss) | |
| Dudu Tassa | ... | Syrian Captive | |
| Ashraf Barhom | ... | 1st Phalangist (as Ashraf Barhum) | |
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Fares Hananya | ... | 2nd Phalangist |
| Reymonde Amsallem | ... | Lebanese Mother (as Reymonde Amsellem) | |
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Byan Anteer | ... | Lebanese Father (as Bian Antir) |
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Aisha | ... | Lebanese child |
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Fatima | ... | Lebanese child (as Fatma) |
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Khaled Salam | ... | Lebanese Boy (as Khaled Salama) |
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Iad Abu Nama | ... | BMW Driver |
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Hussein Mahagna | ... | Truck Driver |
June, 1982 - The First Lebanon War. A lone tank and a infantry platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town - a simple mission that turns into a nightmare. The four members of a tank crew find themselves in a violent situation that they cannot handle. Motivated by fear and the basic instinct of survival, they desperately try not to lose themselves in the most emblematic act of uncivilized problem solving: war. Written by Metro Communications
Yes, it's true, I will not call this film a masterpiece but it most definitely does catch the emotions and fears of a young soldier. It must be remembered that unlike most countries, Israelis must serve in the army after high school/when they turn 18. This means that not every soldier is prepared emotionally for what is about to come especially at a time of war. Finally there is a movie that portrays the soldiers as what they really are - human beings. I believe the comment left by the person who was disappointed by the movie comes from a very naive place. It is very easy to think that all soldiers are robotic with one aim - to shoot the enemy but to understand the complexity and the mixed emotions a 19 year old boy, who just finished high school and was thrown into this situation with no warning, feels as he begins the first day of a war is virtually impossible unless you see it through the eyes of someone who has actually witnessed the horrors of war in this situation. The acting was very good and gave a real feeling of Israeli persona and brotherhood. It is realistic and unbiased - shows both left and right wing behaviors. It is not an easy movie and it really captures the feelings of the characters in a way you can not escape.