Lebanon
Dir: Samuel Maoz
2010
****
Lebanon is quite a unique war film in that its shot entirely from the perspective of a turret controller of a tank. This gives the viewer a voyeuristic glance at war and highlights the crews contrast of emotions. On one hand they feel trapped and claustrophobic but on the other hand they feel safe and protected. This all of course can be too much for a man, what with the heat, conflicting views and general madness and confusion that war brings. It does however make compelling viewing. A compelling, original and brilliantly devised film by Samuel Maoz - a director to look out for!