Direction: Jocelyn Saab

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Cast Hanan Turk · Mohamed Mounir · Fathy Abdel Wahab · Sawsan Badr

Synopsis Kiss Me Not on the Eyes (2005) follows Dunia, a 23-year-old literature graduate from Cairo University, who aspires to be a professional dancer. She participates in an audition for an oriental dance competition, where she recites Arabian poetry without any...

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Cast Emile Accar · Pierre Chamassian · Abou El Abed · Myrna Maakaron

Synopsis Once Upon a Time in Beirut (1995) follows the journey of two young women, Yasmin and Leila, who are driven by a desire to understand the city of Beirut amidst the backdrop of war. Their path crosses with an elderly...

Direction Jocelyn Saab · Jorg Stocklin

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Cast Yasser Arafat

Synopsis The Ship of Exile (S) (1982) chronicles the journey of Yasser Arafat, the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), as he departs from Beirut under the cover of darkness to evade Israeli forces. The documentary captures Arafat's voyage aboard...

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Cast Etel Adnan

Synopsis Lettre de Beyrouth (A Letter from Beirut) (1979) is a deeply personal and evocative portrait of Beirut by Jocelyn Saab, capturing the essence of her hometown just a few years before the onset of the Civil War. Born in 1948...

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Synopsis War Children (S) (1976) delves into the aftermath of a tragic massacre in a shantytown near Beirut. The documentary follows the director as he encounters and documents the lives of the children who miraculously survived this devastating event. Through their...

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Cast Etel Adnan

Synopsis Beirut, Never Again (1976) delves into the profound impacts of conflict on the people of Beirut, Lebanon. This documentary explores how the war has reshaped the lives of individuals and the community as a whole, offering a poignant look at...

Direction Jocelyn Saab

Cast Nasri Sayegh · Ishtar Yasin · Joumana Haddad · Raia Haidar

Synopsis What's Going On? (2009) delves into the creative journey of a writer as they navigate the vibrant and complex city of Beirut. The narrative intertwines the writer's exploration of their own imagination with the city's rich tapestry of culture and...