The War of Lebanon
2000 · 45m · Documentary
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.
Episodes
1. Baptism of Fire45m · Baptism of Fire
2. The Roots of Conflict45m · The Roots of Conflict
3. Explosion45m · Explosion
4. Death of a Country45m · Death of a Country
5. Damascus Intervenes45m · Damascus Intervenes
6. Fire and Embers45m · Fire and Embers
7. Zahle And The Indian Summer45m · Zahle And The Indian Summer
8. Sharon Invades45m · Sharon Invades
9. Occupation Of An Arab Capital45m · Occupation Of An Arab Capital
10. The Massacre45m · The Massacre
11. Defeat of a Superpower45m · Defeat of a Superpower
12. Chaos45m · Chaos
13. Damascus Returns45m · Damascus Returns
14. The Storm45m · The Storm
15. The Accord to End War45m · The Accord to End WarMore Like This
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