This mockumentary is a reflection of Lebanese society, with many benefiting from others’ problems. Mr Tarek is a man of solutions, making good money from the others’ problems, particularly with their cars. In this film, viewers will accompany Mr Tarek through his normal working day on the streets of Beirut.
Missed Fortunes
DIRECTOR
Jihad Marhaba
RUN TIME
13 Minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic
YEAR
2018
Country
Lebanon
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Comedy, Mockumentary, Short
Cast
Ghassan Refraf, Edmond Hedded
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 and over unless accompanied by an adult
Synopsis
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