Beirut 1001 Views
Beirut 1001 Views is a feature film. directed by Lamia Joreige. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The multimedia installation Beirut Autopsy of a City proposes possible reconciliations between the task of the archaeologist and that of the poet, between modern images and ancient texts. In the middle of tales of conquest and defeat that shaped (and disfigured) Beirut, one wanders amidst narratives that point out to the impossibility of constructing a grand history.
The second chapter ‘Beirut, 1001 Views’ is a large projection of a wide view of the harbor. Based on photographs from: The Arab Image Foundation, The Fouad Debbas Collection & An Nahar Documentation Center – Beirut.
Effects: Sandra Fatté (Djinn House)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beirut 1001 Views about?
The multimedia installation Beirut Autopsy of a City proposes possible reconciliations between the task of the archaeologist and that of the poet, between modern images and ancient texts. In the mi...
Who directed Beirut 1001 Views?
Beirut 1001 Views was directed by Lamia Joreige.
How long is Beirut 1001 Views?
Beirut 1001 Views has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).