Synopsis
Yasmine and Leila are two young women from a generation born into war. At the age of 20, they pay a visit to a renowned film collector and archivist, where they discover a side of Lebanon they had never experienced before. Written by Jocelyne Saab herself, alongside Philippe Paringaux and Roland Paringaux, the film falls into a unique category of cinema that explores the art form itself, and, by extension, life itself. As they dive into a rich cinematic world, screening films becomes a way for Yasmine and Leila to rekindle their relationship with the war-torn city they have learned to call home. (C.A.)
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Director
Jocelyne Saab
Jocelyne Saab was born in Lebanon in 1948, the same year when Palestine was confined within its own territory. Her incursion into filmmaking began during the 15 years of the long-drawn-out Lebanese Civil War. Throughout this tumultuous period, Saab directed nearly 30 films, passionately engaged in direct-action cinema, capturing the unfolding events firsthand. Transitioning into the 1980s, Saab ventured into experimenting with fiction, crafting narratives where fictional elements intertwine with documentary storytelling. She also served as a film professor and dedicated efforts to archive preservation, actively supporting the reconstruction of the Lebanese Cinematheque.
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