1982 (2020)
A tender Lebanese drama set against the chaos of invasion, seen through the eyes of a child chasing first love on the most turbulent day of his young life.
1982 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 1982
- Release Year: 2020
- Directed by: Oualid Mouaness
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: Arabic
- Spoken Languages: English, Arabic
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 1, 2020 (United Arab Emirates), June 10, 2022 (United States), November 24, 2021 (France), June 2, 2022 (Brazil - 12), May 26, 2022 (Mexico)
- Alternative Titles: 1982 (US), Liban 1982 (FR), 1982: El año que cambió el Líbano (MX), 1982 (EG)
- Production Companies: Tricycle Logic, Abbout Productions, Mad Dog Films, Barentsfilm
- Production Countries: France, Lebanon, Norway, Qatar
1982 - Plot
On the eve of an invasion in 1982 Lebanon, an 11-year-old boy at a mountain school is determined to express his feelings to a classmate. As tension builds across the country, the day takes an unexpected turn, reflecting the fragile line between innocence and conflict. Through a child's eyes, the film explores the impact of war, the power of love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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1982 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Oualid Mouaness
Main Cast
- Nadine Labaki
- Mohammad Dali
- Ghassan Maalouf
- Aliya Khalidi
- Rodrigue Sleiman
- Gia Madi
- Lelya Harkous
- Said Serhan
- Zeina Demelero
- Joseph Azoury
Writers
- Oualid Mouaness
Producers
- Oualid Mouaness
- Georges Schoucair
- Myriam Sassine
- Alix Madigan-Yorkin
- Christopher Tricarico
1982 - FAQs
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Is 1982 based on a true story?
1982 is not based on a single documented true story, but it is deeply rooted in real historical events. Director Oualid Mouaness drew on his own childhood memories of growing up in Lebanon during the 1982 Israeli invasion, giving the film a strongly autobiographical and personal dimension.
Who are the main actors in 1982?
The film stars Nadine Labaki as teacher Yasmine, Mohammad Dali as the young protagonist Wissam, Ghassan Maalouf as Majid, Aliya Khalidi as Ms. Leila, Rodrigue Sleiman as Joseph, Gia Madi as Joana, Lelya Harkous as Abir, Said Serhan as Georges, Zeina Demelero, and Joseph Azoury.
What is the film 1982 about?
Set on the day of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, 1982 follows an 11-year-old boy at a mountain school who is determined to confess his feelings to a classmate. As warplanes appear overhead and panic spreads among the adults, the children's world of innocence collides with the harsh reality of conflict.
Who directed the film 1982?
1982 was written and directed by Oualid Mouaness, a Lebanese-American filmmaker. It marks his feature directorial debut and is considered a semi-autobiographical work, drawing on his own experiences as a child in Lebanon during the Israeli invasion of 1982.
How long is the movie 1982?
1982 has a runtime of 100 minutes, or 1 hour and 40 minutes. The film unfolds almost entirely over the course of a single school day, using its compact timeframe to build tension and emotional depth as the invasion begins beyond the school walls.
When was 1982 released in the United States?
1982 was released in the United States on June 10, 2022. The film had its international premiere earlier, on October 1, 2020, in the United Arab Emirates. It also opened in France on November 24, 2021, and in Mexico on May 26, 2022.
How was 1982 received by critics?
1982 earned strong critical praise for its delicate balance of childhood innocence and wartime tension. Critics highlighted Oualid Mouaness's restrained direction, the naturalistic performances of the young cast, and the film's ability to convey the weight of historical trauma through an intimate, child-centered perspective.
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