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Documentary ‘Diaries From Lebanon' returns to Metropolis Cinema in Beirut
The film is a multinational co-production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Following its world premiere at the 74th Berlinale and a series of successful commercial screenings, Lebanese director Myriam El Hajj's feature documentary Diaries From Lebanon will return to Metropolis Cinema in Beirut on Monday, August 18. The opening screening will be followed by a discussion with Lebanese journalists Joumana Haddad and Ibrahim Totanji.
The special run is presented through a collaboration between MAD Solutions, Nadi Lekol Nas and Metropolis Cinema, giving local audiences another opportunity to engage with this intimate and timely documentary.
Diaries From Lebanon unfolds as a docudrama told in the form of personal diaries, capturing four turbulent years in the life of a nation struggling against political and social upheaval. Against the backdrop of Lebanon's ongoing crises, the film explores how individuals pursue meaning, survival and dreams in the midst of collapse.
Written, directed and co-lensed by El Hajj alongside Jihad Saadé and Mohamed Siam, the film is produced by Myriam Sassine of Abbout Productions and Carine Ruszniewski of GoGoGo Films. Editing was handled by Anita Perez and Stéphanie Sicard. The documentary features prominent figures including author and activist Joumana Haddad, Lebanese war veteran Georges Moufarej and artist-activist Perla Joe Maalouli.
By weaving together stories of resilience and struggle, Diaries From Lebanon offers a deeply personal reflection on a country's fight to overcome adversity. The screenings mark a significant moment in bringing the voices and experiences of Lebanon's people back to the forefront, highlighting both their challenges and hopes for the future.
