Bystander

DIRECTOR

Rachel Aoun

RUN TIME

13 minutes

LANGUAGE

Arabic

YEAR

2022

Country

Lebanon

English Subtitles

Yes

Genre

Drama, Short

Cast

Joseph Zaytouny

Classification

Exempt from classification. Children under 15 should be accompanied by an adult.

Synopsis

Roger, a beloved basketball coach, witnesses a shocking act of violence on his way to work. Paralysed by fear, he chooses not to intervene, leading to a spiral of shame.

SCREENING

Saturday, 19 August – 5.45pm – The Bankstown Arts Centre

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