In contemplative drama “1982,” writer-director Oualid Mouaness frames an escalating armed conflict, the First Lebanon War, with a prepubescent romance between a boy and a girl from opposites sides of ...

1982 isn't your typical war film. It's a love story set during growing tensions in the Middle East, when Israel invaded Lebanon 40 years ago. Lebanese filmmaker Oualid Mouaness, inspired by his own ...

Lebanon has selected Oualid Mouaness's '1982' as its submission for consideration in the best international feature film Oscar category. By Vladimir Kozlov Lebanon has selected Oualid Mouaness’s 1982 ...

Built from old-fashioned sensibilities that serve as both assets and deficits, Oualid Mouaness’ empathetic “1982” feels as though it could have been made during the titular year in which it’s set.

FILE – In this Aug. 23, 1982 file photo, 34-year-old Militia Commander of the Right-wing Christians Bashir Gemayel is the only nominated candidate for an attempt by Lebanese deputies to vote in a new ...

1982 is a love story set against the backdrop of war, when Israel invaded Lebanon 40 years ago. Lebanese filmmaker Oualid Mouaness, inspired by... '1982' explores the complexities of love and war in ...

In contemplative drama “1982,” writer-director Oualid Mouaness frames an escalating armed conflict, the First Lebanon War, with a prepubescent romance between a boy and a girl from opposites sides of ...