
The Story of a Village and a War
1979

Representation Score
Limited
1979
TV-MADirector
Maroun Bagdadi
Runtime
74 minutes
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Maroun Bagdadi’s documentary provides a raw, decolonial perspective on the 1978 Israeli invasion of Lebanon. By avoiding Western-centric narratives, it offers an authentic portrayal of identity during systemic collapse. However, the film does not meet contemporary standards for LGBTQ+ representation or disability narratives. Gender roles reflect the male-dominated paramilitary context of the era. The film's strength lies in its unfiltered exploration of religion, politics, and ethnicity during wartime.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, focusing instead on the collective struggles and sectarian tensions of the Lebanese Civil War.
The narrative centers around male-driven political and paramilitary actions. Women are present but their roles are shaped by the constraints of the time period.
The film features a predominantly Lebanese cast, offering an authentic representation of the region's complex sectarian makeup.
The film critically examines the lasting impacts of historical colonization and highlights localized power structures in the struggle against external imperial pressures.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that serve as central narrative devices in the film.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
After the 1978 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, children try to sing the national anthem as citizens search for hope in the war-torn South.

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