Waltz with Bashir is an animated documentary written and directed by Israeli film-maker Ari Folman, who based the story on his personal experiences as a young soldier following the aftermath of the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre in which a Lebanese militia group massacred Palestinian civilians in two Israeli refugee camps.
The title reference to "Bashir" is to Bashir Gemayel, president of Lebanon from 23 August 1982 until his assassination two weeks later on 14 September 1982. It was Gemayel's assassination that supposedly prompted the massacre at Sabra and Shatilia.
An Israeli film director interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of his term of service in that conflict.
What was the budget for Waltz with Bashir?
$1.5 million
How much did Waltz with Bashir earn at the worldwide box office?
$11.2 million
How much did Waltz with Bashir earn at the US box office?
$2.28 million
What is Waltz with Bashir rated?
R
What genre is Waltz with Bashir?
Animated, Biographical, Docudrama, Documentary, Drama, Historical Drama, Historical, Mystery, and War
How many awards has Waltz with Bashir won?
46 awards
How many awards has Waltz with Bashir been nominated for?
