Kidnapped
Originally released in 1998. Kidnapped is a documentary/war film. directed by Bahij Hojeij. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
“Al Makhtufun” won the 1998 Best Short Documentary Film Award at the Mediterranean Film Festival for highlighting the issue of abducted Lebanese. The film raises two major issues: The abductee’s physical absence and his spiritual presence among his family members, and the parents silently wishing his return. The documentary looks at documents kept by Wadad, a mother who decides to step outside her comfort zone and share her papers and forms when other parents would not.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Lebanon
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kidnapped about?
“Al Makhtufun” won the 1998 Best Short Documentary Film Award at the Mediterranean Film Festival for highlighting the issue of abducted Lebanese. The film raises two major issues: The abductee�...
Who directed Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was directed by Bahij Hojeij.
How long is Kidnapped?
Kidnapped has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Kidnapped released?
Kidnapped was released on April 13, 1998 in theaters.