1982

Jan 19 2021 N/A 1h 40m
Drama, History

"1982" is a life-affirming coming-of-age tale set at an idyllic school in Lebanon’s mountains on the eve of a looming invasion. It unfolds over a single day and follows an 11-year-old boy’s relentless quest to profess his love to a girl in his class. As the invasion encroaches on Beirut, it upends the day, threatening the entire country and its cohesion. Within the microcosm of the school, the film draws a harrowing portrait of a society torn between its desire for love and peace and the ideological schisms unraveling its seams. In his debut feature, director Oualid Mouaness delivers an ode to innocence in which he revisits one of the most cataclysmic moments in Lebanon's history through the lens of a child and his vibrant imagination. The film demonstrates the complexities of love and war, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Plot

During the 1982 invasion of Lebanon, an 11-year-old boy tries to tell a classmate about his crush on her while their teachers try to hide their fear of the conflict.

Written by

Oualid Mouaness, Oualid Mouaness

Directed by

Oualid Mouaness

Cast

Nadine Labaki, Mohamad Dalli, Rodrigue Sleiman

Crew

View crew

Production Countries

France, Lebanon, Norway, Qatar

Production Companies

Tricycle Logic, Abbout Productions, Barentsfilm

Languages

English

Awards

16 wins & 13 nominations

Trailers
1982 Teaser Trailer A Film by Oualid Mouaness
1982 Official Trailer 2022 (US)
Scores
# of Votes
1,222
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA