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Before the Massacre

1982 · 44 min Documentary

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.

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Year 1982
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Christopher Sykes
Runtime 44 min.

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Before the Massacre is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1982. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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