Waltz With Bashir 2008

The Actual Event: In June 1982, the Israeli army invaded South Lebanon. The Israeli Minister of Denfense, Ariel Sharon, planned to occupy Lebanon as far as Beirut, including Beirut, and to appoint his Christian ally, Bashir Gemayel, to the post of President of Lebanon. In August, Bashir Gemayel, senior commander of the "Phalangists" Christian militia, was elected. While giving a speech in East Beirut, Gemayel was killed by a massive explosive charge. In September, the Christian forces massacred all occupants of the Sabra & Shatila refugee camps in Beirut. An estimation of 3000 men, women, the elderly and children, were all killed with horrific cruelty.

One night at a bar, an old friends tells director Ari about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there's a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early 80s. Ari is surprised that he can't remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images...