Walid Chmait: A Life at the Heart of Cinema is a heartfelt documentary by Salim Saab that pays tribute to his late father, Walid Chmait Saab — a trailblazing Lebanese film critic, director, actor, and beloved media personality. What began as a father-son project became a moving cinematic eulogy, capturing Walid’s profound impact on Lebanese and Arab cinema through personal reflections and the voices of those who knew him best.
Walid Chmait – A life at the Heart of Cinema
Country
Lebanon, France
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Documentary
Cast
N/A
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult
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