We Are All for the Fatherland

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We Are All for the Fatherland, is a 1979 Lebanese movie, directed by Maroun Bagdadi. with a runtime of 74 minutes.

Overview

We Are All for the Fatherland is a Lebanese documentary capturing the immediate human aftermath of the 1978 Israeli invasion of Lebanon. As conflict ravages the villages of the south, children defiantly sing the national anthem — an act of symbolic resistance that speaks volumes about the resilience of a people under siege. Meanwhile, ordinary citizens cling to any flicker of hope amid the devastation of war. The film is a moving tribute to the steadfastness of Lebanese civilians, bearing witness to their suffering and their unbroken spirit during one of the most turbulent chapters in the country's modern history.

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