Before the Massacre
Originally released in 1982. Before the Massacre is a documentary film. directed by Christopher Sykes. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Before the Massacre about?
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 Beir...
Who directed Before the Massacre?
Before the Massacre was directed by Christopher Sykes.
How long is Before the Massacre?
Before the Massacre has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was Before the Massacre released?
Before the Massacre was released on October 20, 1982 in theaters.