# Waltz with Bashir (2008)

> An Israeli filmmaker reconstructs his buried memories of the Lebanon War through surreal animation, soldier testimony, and an anguished search for responsibility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4274

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Animation, Documentary, Drama, War
- Director: Ari Folman
- Cast: Ari Folman, Mickey Leon, Ori Sivan, Yehezkel Lazarov, Ronny Dayag, Shmuel Frenkel, Zahava Solomon, Ron Ben-Yishai
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185616/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, surreal, introspective, serious viewing, historical reflection

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of memory and trauma set against the backdrop of war.

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