Before the Massacre
Synopsis
A BBC documentary about medical volunteers and their patients at the Gaza Hospital in West Beirut in the aftermath of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the siege and bombardment of West Beirut, home to the PLO and the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Chatila. The filming took place in the days immediately before the infamous Sabra-Chatila massacre, carried out by Lebanese Phalangist troops inside an area under Israeli military control.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Sykes
- Original Title
- Before the Massacre
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Sykes
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Sykes
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Before the Massacre.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Massacre
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Before the Massacre about?
A BBC documentary about medical volunteers and their patients at the Gaza Hospital in West Beirut in the aftermath of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the siege and bombardment of West Beirut, home to the PLO and the Palestinian refugee camps of Sabra and Chatila. The filming took place in the days immediately before the infamous Sabra-Chatila massacre, carried out by Lebanese Phalangist troops inside an area under Israeli military control.
Who directed Before the Massacre?
Before the Massacre was directed by Christopher Sykes.
Who stars in Before the Massacre?
The principal cast of Before the Massacre includes Not specified.
When was Before the Massacre released and how long is it?
Before the Massacre was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 44m.