Tall el Zaatar
تلّ الزعتر
Synopsis
In the early summer of 1976, right-wing militias representing a coalition of ultra-nationalist and counter-revolutionary forces laid siege to the refugee camp of Tall al-Zaatar (“Hill of Thyme”) in Beirut. After holding out for months without food, water, or medical supplies, and under heavy artillery and sniper fire, the camp fell to the militias on 12 August. What followed was one of the worst atrocities of the civil war, with over 2,500 civilians massacred and the camp razed to the ground. Produced after the massacre, but featuring footage shot before and during the siege, Tall al-Zaatar remembers the camp and its community, recounting the long months of siege and resistance, and recalling the horrors of the massacre through the testimony of survivors.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mustafa Abu Ali, Jean Khalil Chamoun, Pino Adriano
- Original Title
- تلّ الزعتر
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Palestinian Territory, Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mustafa Abu Ali, Jean Khalil Chamoun, Pino Adriano
Department Leadership Roster
Mustafa Abu Ali
Director
Jean Khalil Chamoun
Director
Pino Adriano
Director
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What is Tall el Zaatar about?
In the early summer of 1976, right-wing militias representing a coalition of ultra-nationalist and counter-revolutionary forces laid siege to the refugee camp of Tall al-Zaatar (“Hill of Thyme”) in Beirut. After holding out for months without food, water, or medical supplies, and under heavy artillery and sniper fire, the camp fell to the militias on 12 August. What followed was one of the worst atrocities of the civil war, with over 2,500 civilians massacred and the camp razed to the ground. Produced after the massacre, but featuring footage shot before and during the siege, Tall al-Zaatar remembers the camp and its community, recounting the long months of siege and resistance, and recalling the horrors of the massacre through the testimony of survivors.
Who directed Tall el Zaatar?
Tall el Zaatar was directed by Mustafa Abu Ali, Jean Khalil Chamoun, Pino Adriano.
Who stars in Tall el Zaatar?
The principal cast of Tall el Zaatar includes Not specified.
When was Tall el Zaatar released and how long is it?
Tall el Zaatar was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.