
Waltz with Bashir
One man's journey to uncover his past.
Directed by Ari Folman
Produced by Les Films d'Ici, Razor Film Produktion
A haunting animated documentary that uses dreamlike visuals to excavate fragmented war memories and confront the psychological weight of trauma and complicity.
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.
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Is Waltz with Bashir sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Waltz with Bashir end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Waltz with Bashir scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Waltz with Bashir violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Waltz with Bashir easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Like Waltz with Bashir
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Like Waltz with Bashir, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































