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One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari 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' 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.

Also Known As:
Vals im Bashir
Valse avec Bachir

Production Status:
Released

Genres:
Art/Foreign, Documentary, Animation and War

Running Time:
1 hr. 27 min.

Release Date:
December 25th, 2008 (limited)

MPAA Rating:
R for some disturbing images of atrocities, strong violence, brief nudity and a scene of graphic sexual content.

Distributors:
Sony Pictures Classics

Production Co.:
Bridgit Folman Film Gang, Les Films d Ici, Razor Film Produktion

Financiers:
ARTE, Independent Television Service (ITVS), Noga Communications, The New Israeli Foundation for Cinema and Television, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH, Israel Film Fund, RTBF, Television Suisse Romande (TSR), YLE - Finnish Broadcasting Company, Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

U.S. Box Office:
$2,283,276

Produced in:
Israel