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199140 minPGdocumentary

Comfortably Numb

199140 minPGdocumentary

Iraqi missiles land all over Tel Aviv as friends take cover, grappling with anxiety attacks during the first Gulf War.

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Iraqi missiles land all over Tel Aviv as friends take cover, grappling with anxiety attacks during the first Gulf War.

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Ari Folman

Ari Folmandirector

Ori Sivandirector

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Ari Folman captures the tense atmosphere in Tel Aviv during the first Gulf War in 1991. As Iraqi missiles land in the city, his close friends struggle with anxiety attacks while seeking shelter. The film documents their experiences and reactions to the constant threat of violence. Through personal accounts and candid moments, Folman presents a raw portrayal of life on the brink of fear and uncertainty in a war-torn environment. The 40-minute student film reflects the psychological toll of conflict.

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