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...
4 Sep
Drama Local
The Correspondent
The Correspondent tells the gripping true story of Australian journalist Peter Greste, who was wrongfully...
11 Sep
Retrospective
Beirut Oh Beirut
Marking its 50th anniversary, Beirut, Oh Beirut returns to the big screen at LFF in...
31 Aug
Documentary
Walid Chmait – A life at the Heart of Cinema
Walid Chmait: A Life at the Heart of Cinema is a heartfelt documentary by Salim...