Set in one of the most prestigious theatres in Beirut – once the curtain falls at the end of a musical performance – a very well-known Lebanese actress, Aida, leaves the stage to face an uncertain reality.
Alnajma
DIRECTOR
Gilbert Karam
RUN TIME
10 Minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic
YEAR
2016
Country
Lebanon
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Short
Cast
Aida Sabra
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 and over unless accompanied by an adult
Synopsis
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