In a remote Lebanese village, Anis pretends to be a thief to save himself during a break-in. Forced to help the burglars move his aunt’s valuables, he faces an unexpected twist the next day upon locating the police station. This dark comedy highlights the pervasive corruption in Lebanon and the absurd complicity of its citizens.
Canary in a Coal Mine
DIRECTOR
Dwan Kaoukji
RUN TIME
20 minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic with English Subtitles
YEAR
2023
Country
Lebanon
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Cast
Josef Akiki, Ahmad Ghossein, Fadi Abu Samra
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult
Synopsis
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