The Resilience of the Poppy

DIRECTOR

Mona Hammoud

RUN TIME

40 minutes

LANGUAGE

Arabic with English Subtitles

YEAR

2024

Country

Lebanon

English Subtitles

Yes

Genre

Comedy, Documentary

Cast

N/A

Classification

Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult

Synopsis

Have you heard the one about the five Lebanese comedians appearing in a documentary? In Lebanon comedy isn’t just entertainment, it’s a way to endure the everyday hardships of life, often existing as the only form of tolerated protest. A look into the lives of five acclaimed comedians – this is a celebration of humour as a powerful expression of resilience, community, and the indefatigable endurance of the Lebanese spirit.

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