2008 Fall/Holiday Preview: #19. Waltz with Bashir

#19. Waltz with Bashir

Director/Writer: Ari Folman
Producers: Folman, Serge Lalou, Gerhard Meixner, Yael Nahlieli and Roman Paul
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics

The Gist: One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari Folman 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 eighties. 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 …

Fact: Despite going home empty-handed, this was one of the most buzzed about titles at Cannes. 

See It: Tales tould in documentary film are enhanced by vivid animation and punk soundtrack. 

Release Date/Status?: A limited December 26th release.