1982
Directed by:
Oualid MouanessScreenplay:
Oualid MouanessCinematography:
Brian Rigney HubbardComposer:
Nadim MishlawiVOD (1)
Plots(1)
June 1982, eleven year old Wissam is determined to tell his classmate Joanna that he loves her. It is the end of the academic year at a school tucked safely in the mountains overlooking Beirut; final exams are underway. As Wissam yearns to express himself, the day is interrupted when an air invasion reaches Beirut. Even though the danger is still far, the school has to shut down and the students are sent home. Wissam gets more determined to declare his love as it becomes clear that no one knows what tomorrow will bring. This story of first love against this backdrop of war portrays a day kids and adults will never forget. (Tricycle Logic)
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1982 has an intriguing premise. It captures the moment when Israel invaded Lebanon and weaves it into the lives of ordinary people—people we can all relate to. The film adds another layer by showing events through a child's eyes, which could have elevated its impact. While the result is interesting, it ultimately plays out as a fairly standard period drama, with the exception of a few intriguing animated sequences that stand out.
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