Question 1

What personal wartime experience did director Samuel Maoz draw on for the film?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Maoz was the gunner of his vehicle's four-man crew during the original Lebanese war and admits to killing a man during his tour of duty.

Question 2

How long did it take Samuel Maoz to write the screenplay after his war experiences?

Accepted Answer

It took Samuel Maoz 25 years to physically write a screenplay based on his wartime experiences, as earlier attempts made him vomit.

Question 3

Which award did Samuel Maoz dedicate to war veterans at the Venice Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

Upon accepting his award at the Venice Film Festival, Samuel Maoz dedicated it to war veterans who carry memories 'stabbed in their soul.'

Question 4

What other films from the late 2000s focus on Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon?

Accepted Answer

In the late 2000s, this was the third film in as many years on the topic, alongside Ari Folman's Waltz with Bashir (2008) and Joseph Cedar's Beaufort (2007).

Question 5

Who is the film dedicated to due to a production tragedy?

Accepted Answer

The film is dedicated to producer Uri Sabag, who died during production.

Question 6

What personal wartime experience did director Samuel Maoz draw upon for the film?

Accepted Answer

Samuel Maoz was the gunner of his vehicle's four-man crew during the original Lebanese war and admits to killing a man during his tour of duty.

Question 7

How long did it take Samuel Maoz to write the screenplay after his wartime experiences?

Accepted Answer

It took Samuel Maoz 25 years to physically write a screenplay based on what he witnessed, as earlier attempts made him vomit.

Question 8

Which award did Samuel Maoz win at the Venice Film Festival, and what did he dedicate it to?

Accepted Answer

Upon accepting his award at the Venice Film Festival, Samuel Maoz dedicated it to thousands of war veterans who appear fine but carry inner scars.

Question 9

What other films from the late 2000s focus on Israel's 1982 invasion of Lebanon?

Accepted Answer

In the late 2000s, this was the third film in as many years on the topic, alongside Ari Folman's Waltz with Bashir (2008) and Joseph Cedar's Beaufort (2007).

Question 10

What happened to producer Uri Sabag during production?

Accepted Answer

Producer Uri Sabag died during the midst of production, and the film is dedicated to his memory.

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