We Are All for the Fatherland is a 1980 Lebanese drama film directed by Maroun Baghdadi. It portrays the aftermath of the 1978 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, specifically the impact on the southern region of the country. The film highlights the struggles of the people living in the war-torn area and their search for hope.
The story revolves around a group of children who are trying to sing the national anthem, despite the destruction and chaos around them. They are living in a refugee camp and have lost their families to the war. The film also follows the lives of two men, a schoolteacher and a former soldier, who are trying to cope with the effects of the invasion.
Throughout the movie, the characters are shown struggling to find a sense of nationalism and purpose in the wake of the invasion. They try to find meaning in their lives amidst the destruction and violence of war.
We Are All for the Fatherland was critically acclaimed and won several awards at the Cannes Film Festival, including the Golden Camera award. The film was praised for its honest portrayal of the impact of the invasion on the people of Lebanon, and its powerful depiction of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.