Maroun Returns to Beirut
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Maroun Returns to Beirut is a documentary film. directed by Feyrouz Serhal. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
2023 marked the thirtieth anniversary of Maroun Baghdadi’s sudden and tragic death. Maroun was a Lebanese filmmaker who wrote and directed films during the Lebanese civil war and contributed to documentary and fiction filmmaking from 1973 up until his death in 1993. In this film, Feyrouz Serhal embarks on a day trip in Beirut and navigates the city that profoundly shaped Maroun’s journey in life and cinema. Here she encounters individuals who were close to him and who shared his experiences. And as she traverses Maroun’s life and career, the social and political backdrop moves to the foreground. The film reflects on the last fifty years of the history of the country from a present standpoint. Through Maroun’s story, we perceive how cinema can, beautifully and dramatically, portray our stories and discourse our life events..
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 2024
1 year ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (60 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Lebanon
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maroun Returns to Beirut about?
2023 marked the thirtieth anniversary of Maroun Baghdadi’s sudden and tragic death. Maroun was a Lebanese filmmaker who wrote and directed films during the Lebanese civil war and contributed to d...
Who directed Maroun Returns to Beirut?
Maroun Returns to Beirut was directed by Feyrouz Serhal.
How long is Maroun Returns to Beirut?
Maroun Returns to Beirut has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Maroun Returns to Beirut released?
Maroun Returns to Beirut was released on August 28, 2024 in theaters.