Language:
Undetermined
Pages:
[DVD] (125 Min.)
,
dolby digital 2.0
Year of publication:
2008
Keywords:
DVD-Video
Abstract:
Beaufort, an ancient stone fortress atop a Lebanese mountain, is the setting for this muted war drama by director Joseph Cedar. He also wrote the script based on Ron Leshem's novel, recounting the last days of Israeli occupation in 2000. The end result is a meditative portrait of the soldiers' day-to-day battle, not just to stay alive, but to maintain a sense of purpose. There is sometimes a tendency to overplay the drama, but the talented cast is a grounding force. Young officer Liraz (Oshri Cohen) commands a small band of soldiers posted at Beaufort, but finds it increasingly difficult to assert his authority when the Israeli government announces plans to withdraw from Southern Lebanon in a matter of weeks. Hezbollah responds with a salvo of missiles to claim a victory and amidst the chaos, Liraz makes a decision that has fatal consequences for one of his men. Unit medic Koris (Itay Tiran) pokes at the chink suddenly exposed in his armour, but Liraz's greatest struggle is always with his own conscience ... [www.bbc.co.uk]
Note:
hebr.mit engl. UT
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