Merely a Smell movie poster

Merely a Smell

September 14, 2007 0h 10m

Originally released in 2007. Merely a Smell is a feature film. directed by Maher Abi Samra. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

In four long takes, like a haiku in black and white, we enter the rubble of a country following the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Without ever looking death in the face, the absence of life shows itself over the course of clues appearing in the no man’s land of a battered Beirut. In silent, frozen time, the film subtly refers to the spectator’s imagination in alluding to death.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 14, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language AR Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR

Production Companies

  • Les Films d'Ici

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merely a Smell about?

In four long takes, like a haiku in black and white, we enter the rubble of a country following the 2006 Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Without ever looking death in the face, the absence of life shows...

Who directed Merely a Smell?

Merely a Smell was directed by Maher Abi Samra.

How long is Merely a Smell?

Merely a Smell has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was Merely a Smell released?

Merely a Smell was released on September 14, 2007 in theaters.