Overture 1812

A soldier (Ami Smolartchik) is told by his girlfriend (Ravit Rozen) that he has impregnated her. She asks him to visit her. His commanders reject his request for an R&R vacation, so, he takes over a tank and threatens to launch a misslie straight into their office if his request is not granted.

Directed by Menashe Noy, Overture 1812 leans on a strong ensemble — Ami Smolartchik, Tinkerbell, Juliano Mer-Khamis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.