The film is part of the Beirut Film Society's first edition of Lebanon Cinema Days in the UK, which shines a spotlight on the powerful voices of Lebanese cinema, presenting a curated selection of films by a new generation of filmmakers. Cinema Days is a mini programme that's part of our wider Lebanese season.
The screening will be preceded by an introduction.
Barefoot from Beirut, dir. by Andrew Dawaf
Far away from home, and after becoming auditorily impaired with a tinnitus as a result of the Beirut blast of August 4th, Tahara, a Lebanese immigrant in Europe, tries singing again, but homesickness overtakes her every emotion.
I Stole the Key From My Own House, dir. by Zinia Khalifeh
At 14 years old, Zinia discreetly steals the spare keys of her own house, after her parents decide to sell it subsequently to a murder of three family members. Today at 21 Zinia uses these keys as a healing tool to her and her Family.
An Album of Vows, dir. by Elio Tarabay
After taking their eternal Vows, a young lebanese priest and nun question their life descisions, until a small encounter provides them with answers.
Yaroun, dir. by Zeinab Mahfoud
Yaroun navigates the emotional journey of an immigrant caught between two worlds amidst escalating tensions in South Lebanon. We follow the protagonist as he seeks solace and refuge under the shelter of the Australian flag.
Remains, dir. Christine Abou Zein
Visually mesmerising film about the struggle of those who remain, the ones who stay stuck and are left with only memories when everything is destroyed and rebuilt.
Alitisal, dir. by Sabine Kahwaji
As a deadly explosion shatters their hometown of Beirut, three Lebanese siblings living abroad confront their mental health struggles amid uncertainty about their parents' fate.
The Sky Never Disappointed Anyone, dir. Ryan Nakhle
Mounir grapples with masculinity and societal expectations. In a surreal exploration of identity and tradition, his attempt to break free leads to a haunting confrontation with his own limitations, mirroring the myth of Icarus.
Ephemeral You, dir. by Nour Dimashkieh
Drawing upon memories, archival footage, and a hike along the seaside in Beirut, this contemplative documentary reflects upon the director’s complex relationship with her father.
Beirut Film Society is committed to using cinema as a platform for dialogue, social impact, and cultural diplomacy. One of the Beirut Film Society’s core missions is to reconnect with the Lebanese diaspora and to promote Lebanese creative expression on the international stage — fostering cultural bridges between Lebanon and the world.