Tea Break 1983
استراحة شاي 1983
“When the enemy asks for tea”
Synopsis
Based on a True Story In 1983, during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Mustafa, a 19-year-old Palestinian, works at Al-Raee Hospital in the city of Sidon. While on duty, an Israeli military patrol suddenly enters the hospital and orders him to prepare tea for the soldiers. What begins as a simple request quickly turns into a life-defining moment. Standing alone in the hospital kitchen, Mustafa is confronted with an impossible choice: should he seize the opportunity and kill the soldiers, poison their tea, or step back and preserve his own life?
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Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ibrahim Al Mawed
- Screenplay & Story
- Ibrahim Al Mawed
- Original Score
- Mohamed Hatem
- Original Title
- استراحة شاي 1983
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Budget
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Utopia Art Hub
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ibrahim Al Mawed
Ibrahim Al Mawed
Mohamed Hatem
Youssef Makki
Ibrahim Al Mawed
Department Leadership Roster
Ibrahim Al Mawed
Director
Ibrahim Al Mawed
Producer
Youssef Makki
Director of Photography
Petra Al Batlouni
Production Design
Mohamed Hatem
Original Music Composer
Ibrahim Al Mawed
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tea Break 1983
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What is Tea Break 1983 about?
Based on a True Story In 1983, during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, Mustafa, a 19-year-old Palestinian, works at Al-Raee Hospital in the city of Sidon. While on duty, an Israeli military patrol suddenly enters the hospital and orders him to prepare tea for the soldiers. What begins as a simple request quickly turns into a life-defining moment. Standing alone in the hospital kitchen, Mustafa is confronted with an impossible choice: should he seize the opportunity and kill the soldiers, poison their tea, or step back and preserve his own life?
Who directed Tea Break 1983?
Tea Break 1983 was directed by Ibrahim Al Mawed.
Who stars in Tea Break 1983?
The principal cast of Tea Break 1983 includes Eyad Haidar, Hassan Melhem, Haidar Karnee, Achraf Boukayli, Mohammad Ossely.
When was Tea Break 1983 released and how long is it?
Tea Break 1983 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Tea Break 1983?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tea Break 1983 was composed by Mohamed Hatem.