Attaque

At a glance

Attaque, is a 2010 French movie, directed by Roy Arida. with a runtime of 20 minutes.

Overview

Attaque is a Lebanese documentary made in the aftermath of the 2006 war, exploring what happened to Lebanese football when the government banned spectators from stadiums following violent clashes between rival fans. Three years on, with the country's political situation still stagnant, matches continue to take place behind closed doors. The film probes the eerie silence of empty stands and the broader implications of a nation unable to gather together, using football as a lens through which to examine Lebanese society at a fragile moment in its history.

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