Lebanon ( ; Lebanon : The Soldier 's Journey in the UK ) is a 2009 internationally co-produced war film directed by Samuel Maoz . It won the Leone d'Oro at the 66th Venice International Film Festival , becoming the first Israeli-produced film to have won that honour . In Israel itself the film has caused some controversy . The film was nominated for ten Ophir Awards , including Best Film . The film also won the 14th Annual Satyajit Ray Award
66th Venice International Film Festival
66th Venice International Film Festival
Lebanon (2009 film)