In the aftermath of the 2024 war in Lebanon, a young photographer has his sight taken away by the devastating pager attacks. This film chronicles his remarkable journey, blending intimate observation with poetic reflection, it examines resilience, artistic reinvention and the enduring power of imagination, asking what it truly means to see.
The Eyes the War Has Taken
DIRECTOR
Mahmoud Harb
RUN TIME
8 minutes
LANGUAGE
English + Arabic with English Subtitles
YEAR
2026
Country
Lebanon
English Subtitles
Yes
Genre
Documentary, Short
Cast
Rida Jaber
Classification
Restricted to persons aged 15 years and over unless accompanied by an adult
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