About a War

At a glance

About a War, is a 2019 Lebanese movie, directed by Daniele Rugo and Abi Weaver, and starring Hasan Aboud, Nassim Assaad, Ahed Bhar. with a runtime of 82 minutes.

Overview

About a War is a feature-length Lebanese documentary that gives voice to former combatants from the Lebanese Civil War, inviting them to reflect on lives shaped by conflict and the long aftermath of violence. Through candid testimony, the film probes questions of identity, guilt, and transformation, examining how individuals and communities attempt to redefine themselves when the guns go silent. A rigorous and humanizing work, it confronts the social changes that follow prolonged armed conflict, exploring whether those who lived by violence can truly find a different path forward. Essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of Lebanon's turbulent recent history.

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