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Ari Folman pulls off a lot with this movie.  He takes documentary footage based on his desire to recount his experiences as a foot soldier in the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982.  Part of the problem is to work out exactly what happened as he discovered that he and his mates all have selective memories. So part of the film is getting alternative witnesses and footage to get a better overall picture.  The learning from all this about selective memory is quite moving.  But Folman adds a whole new dimension by turning the film into an animated piece with an artistic style of movement and a great soundtrack.  The effect is unique and it is a great anti-war film to boot.

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