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
DIRECTOR
Salim Saab
RUN TIME
52 minutes
LANGUAGE
Arabic with English Subtitles
YEAR
2025
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
Synopsis
2025 FILMS
2025 Biopic Drama
Nohad Al Chami: A Sign of Faith
Nouhad El Chami: A Sign of Faith tells the powerful true story of a Lebanese...
Armenian Biopic Drama French Music
Monsieur Aznavour
Monsieur Aznavour follows the beginnings of the iconic French-Armenian singer, songwriter and actor, Charles Aznavour,...
Animation Feature Philosophy
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet Animation
Based on Lebanese philosopher Kahlil Gibran's famous book, "The Prophet," this animated film follows exiled...