People hold on to the memory of their cities, and vice versa. Post-war, modern Beirut and its people have lost its anchors in an oblivious relationship. Vacant luxury stores and overpriced, unoccupied apartments have made the rebuilt city a costly monument of vanity, commodified heritage, and social-delusion.
Barakat
2025 FILMS
28 Aug
Drama Opening Night Short
With Thy Spirit
Father Geryes, a priest living a quiet life in his Lebanese monastery, becomes involved in...
6 Sep
Drama Short
To Fade Away
Based on a True Story set in 1935 Schenectady, New York. After the company he...
28 Aug
Karim Rahbani Opening Night Premiere Short
Opening Night: Honouring Karim Rahbani
Lebanese Film Festival Australia (LFF) returns for its 13th Edition, launching its Opening Night with...