The War of Lebanon The War of Lebanon is a 15-part documentary produced exclusively by Al Jazeera Satellite Channel and distributed worldwide by Sabbah Media Corporation. This 2-year project cost several hundred thousand dollars and entailed filming over 150 hours of interviews with the major players in the events that took place in Lebanon between 1976 - 1990. Over 200 tons of equipment were shipped and transported during filming. More than 20 people took part in the production. In addition to interviews, the program relied heavily on archive material, over 26 hours of film footage were viewed to provide the 6 hours used in the program. In addition, still photographs were purchased from international photo agencies such as Gamma, and from Lebanese newspapers. Other historical materials in the program include declassified US State Department documents. Moreover, the program presents in the 1st two episodes the historical background of other major events that influenced the course of the 15-year war. | The Box includes: · 4 DVD's. · 1 music CD. (composed specially for the program) · 1 leaflet. (detailing the episodes and themes) Episode 1: Baptism of Fire Episode 2: The Roots of Conflict Episode 3: Explosion Episode 4: Death of a Country Episode 5: Damascus Intervenes Episode 6: Fire and Embers Episode 7: Zahle and the Indian Summer Episode 8: Sharon Invades Episode 9: Occupation of an Arab Capital Episode 10: The Massacre Episode 11: Defeat of a Superpower Episode 12: Chaos Episode 13: Damascus Returns Episode 14: The Storm Episode 15: The Accord to End War |
Filming took place in major locations across 4 continents Lebanese, Arab, Israeli, American and European commentators and politicians were interviewed as length about their outlook or roles vis-ą-vis the war.
Military personnel and civilian victims were also interviewed.
In a region notorious for its political intrigues and conspiracy theories, the program delves into the secret meetings and negotiations that took place at various landmark stages during the war. The program producers strove hard to maintain the Al Jazeera Satellite Channel's strict policy of objectivity and balance; hence, views from the opposite ends of the political spectrum are represented. |
