Run for Lebanon
Simonova recreated dramatic and multifaceted history of Lebanon at the request of representatives of the government of the country. Her sand film was created to open Marathon in Beirut (Beirut Marathon) — one of the most
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Simonova recreated dramatic and multifaceted history of Lebanon at the request of representatives of the government of the country. Her sand film was created to open Marathon in Beirut (Beirut Marathon) — one of the most
After war broke out in Lebanon in April of 1975, few expected that it would spread to ruin the country and that it would still be continuing several years later.
A short documentary film on the attempts of a young Greek filmmaker to connect with his distant Lebanese half by discovering his mother's secret stories of the war.
Poetic travelogue of Lebanon.
A short Documentary about the Lebanese peoples' revolution of 2019/2020.
A visually striking meditation on loss and a perceptive political critique, this deeply personal work has two subjects: filmmaker Olga Nakkas' ailing mother and the chaotic country where Nakkas was raised. Both fell sick
The French and the English spy on each other, in this adventure set in post World War I colonial Syria.
The film revolves around a young man who writes a letter to his girlfriend before committing suicide. During this, the film's narrator tries to convince the young man to change his mind. During the events, this dramatic
In 2019, Lebanon suffered an unprecedented economic crisis which pushed most of the population into poverty. How could a small ruling elite become so rich and powerful while everyone else loses their life savings? This i
A few months after the incident of April 13, 1975, during which Palestinian civilians were machine-gunned by Phalangist militiamen, the toll is most tragic: six thousand dead, twenty thousand wounded, incessant kidnappin
Explores the realities of present day Lebanon as reflected through the voices of women. After a seven year absence, Nakkas returned to Lebanon to record the dreams, disappointments of her generation of women and meet a y
An Egyptian poet has an affair with a dancer in a cabaret, but she does not pay attention to him or pay him any attention. However, he insists on chasing her. The young man suffers a psychological shock. The treating doc
In 1982, Israel embarked on a military campaign in Lebanon. Operation: Peace in the Galilee. The short campaign got out of hand and turned into a drawn out war - this movie tells the story, through the eyes of the fighte
A documentary short about war and football, told against the backdrop of the 1982 and 2014 FIFA World Cups. It tells the story of two former enemies, a bookish Communist and a battle-hardened Christian, who share a love
Cedar of Lebanon presents the spectacle of a unique daily life that withstands life's hardships with natural grace and majesty.
A young man leaves a letter for his sweetheart— he decided to kill himself. The storyline intersects with a broader story that presents a panorama of life in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, moving between various nightcl
Two young men meet a beautiful girl in the mountains of Lebanon, she tells them about a treasure in the desert. They go to one of the Bedouin tribes, who welcomes them. Love grows between one of the men and the daughter
Directed by Bahij Hojeij, “Lebanon, Message from a Holy Land” visits Lebanon’s many ancient Christian holy sites. The documentary focuses especially on the Qadisha Valley, home to several historical monastaries and very
Isolde Woudstra documents life with Lebanon Hanover, accompanying them on a four day tour of Bristol, London, Paris and Berlin. Isolde interviews the band and crew separately.