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Cup Final (גמר גביע) Directed by Eran Riklis Written by Eyal Halfon Starring Moshe Ivgy
Mohammed BakriRelease date(s) 20 February 1992 (Germany)
14 May 1993 (UK)Running time 105 minutes Country Israel Language English
Hebrew
ArabicCup Final (Hebrew: גמר גביע, gmar gavi'a) is a 1991 Israeli film set during the 1982 invasion of Lebanon by Israel.
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Plot
A young Israeli soldier, Cohen, is kidnapped by a group of Palestinian fighters who hold him as an hostage during the conflict. The 1982 FIFA World Cup happens to be on during the invasion, and their mutual love of association football (and support for the Italian team), helps break down the barriers of nationalism and the historical baggage that the two bring. A kind of alliance is forged between the two men. Their relationship heads for a tragic ending as the Italian team, along with the goal scoring Paolo Rossi, make their march toward winning the World Cup.
Festivals
- Berlin International Film Festival (20 February 1992)
- Moscow International Film Festival (1991); nominated for the Saint George Award
- Hong Kong Jewish Festival (11 March 2001)
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See also
- Beaufort (film)
- Lebanon (2009 film)
- Waltz with Bashir (Animated film)
Cinema of Israel Categories:- Israeli films
- Hebrew-language films
- 1991 films
- 1982 FIFA World Cup
- Italy national football team
- Road movies
- Films about the Israel Defense Forces
- Lebanese films
- Films set in the 1980s
- Israeli–Lebanese conflict films
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict films
- Israeli film stubs
- Israel stubs
- War film stubs
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