Lebanon Wins the World Cup
Synopsis
A documentary short about war and football, told against the backdrop of the 1982 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. It tells the story of two former enemies, a bookish Communist and a battle-hardened Christian, who share a love for the Brazilian team despite fighting each other in one of the 20th Century’s most notorious conflicts, the Lebanese Civil War. The film investigates the brutality of war, the beauty of Brazilian football, and the possibility of reconciliation for Lebanon’s «Lost Generation».
Release History & Theatrical Window
Warsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Lappe, Tony ElKhoury
- Original Title
- Lebanon Wins the World Cup
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, United States of America
- Release Date
- 12/10/2015
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Still See a Spark Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Lappe, Tony ElKhoury
Richard Mattar, Richard Ballane
Tony ElKhoury, Timothy Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Lappe
Director
Richard Mattar
Director of Photography
Tony ElKhoury
Editor
Richard Ballane
Director of Photography
Tony ElKhoury
Director
Timothy Ziegler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Lebanon Wins the World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Wins the World Cup
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lebanon Wins the World Cup about?
A documentary short about war and football, told against the backdrop of the 1982 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. It tells the story of two former enemies, a bookish Communist and a battle-hardened Christian, who share a love for the Brazilian team despite fighting each other in one of the 20th Century’s most notorious conflicts, the Lebanese Civil War. The film investigates the brutality of war, the beauty of Brazilian football, and the possibility of reconciliation for Lebanon’s «Lost Generation».
Who directed Lebanon Wins the World Cup?
Lebanon Wins the World Cup was directed by Anthony Lappe, Tony ElKhoury.
Who stars in Lebanon Wins the World Cup?
The principal cast of Lebanon Wins the World Cup includes Not specified.
When was Lebanon Wins the World Cup released and how long is it?
Lebanon Wins the World Cup was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 23m.