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7 days ago
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Lebanese documentary ‘Diaries From Lebanon' to screen in Kenya
The film is a multinational co-production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Lebanese director Myriam El Hajj's feature-length documentary Diaries From Lebanon is set to make its Kenyan debut with a series of four screenings at Unseen Nairobi, beginning August 7 and continuing on August 14, 21 and 29. El-Hajj's documentary delves into the lives of Georges, Joumana and Perla Joe, each representing a different generation with unique perspectives on reshaping Lebanon. However, as the country grapples with disruptions and personal quests unfold, they are confronted with the question — can our dreams survive in a world in turmoil? Diaries From Lebanon (in Arabic Mitl 'Osas el Hob, or Like Love Stories) is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The film was written, directed, and co-filmed by Myriam El Hajj, with contributions from Jihad Saadé and Mohamed Siam. It was produced by Georges Schoucair of Abbout Productions (Lebanon) and Laurent Ruszniewski of GoGoGo Films (France). Anita Perez and Stéphanie Sicard handled the editing. MAD World, a subsidiary of MAD Solutions, is responsible for the film's global sales. The documentary features author and activist Joumana Haddad, Lebanese war veteran Georges Moufarej, and artist and activist Perla Joe Maalouli. Diaries From Lebanon received support from various organisations, including the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée (CNC), the Fonds Image de la Francophonie, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, International Media Support (IMS), Visions Sud Est with the support of the SDC, and the Lebanese Film Fund-an Initiative of the Fondation Liban Cinema. Additionally, the film received funding from the Doha Film Institute, the Red Sea Fund and the Atlas Workshops of the Marrakech International Film Festival, and won the Mactari Mixing Auditorium Award and Titra Films Award at the Final Cut in Venice Workshop.
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30-07-2025
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Documentary ‘Diaries From Lebanon' set to screen in Tunisia
The film is a multinational co-production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung – North Africa Regional Office will host a special screening of Diaries From Lebanon, the Lebanese documentary by filmmaker Myriam El Hajj, on Saturday, August 2, at 8 PM. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with El Hajj herself, offering audiences an intimate look into the creative journey behind the film. El-Hajj's documentary delves into the lives of Georges, Joumana and Perla Joe, each representing a different generation with unique perspectives on reshaping Lebanon. However, as the country grapples with disruptions and personal quests unfold, they are confronted with the question — can our dreams survive in a world in turmoil? Diaries From Lebanon (in Arabic Mitl 'Osas el Hob, or Like Love Stories) is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The film was written, directed, and co-filmed by Myriam El Hajj, with contributions from Jihad Saadé and Mohamed Siam. It was produced by Georges Schoucair of Abbout Productions (Lebanon) and Laurent Ruszniewski of GoGoGo Films (France). Anita Perez and Stéphanie Sicard handled the editing. MAD World, a subsidiary of MAD Solutions, is responsible for the film's global sales. The documentary features author and activist Joumana Haddad, Lebanese war veteran Georges Moufarej, and artist and activist Perla Joe Maalouli. Diaries From Lebanon received support from various organisations, including the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée (CNC), the Fonds Image de la Francophonie, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, International Media Support (IMS), Visions Sud Est with the support of the SDC, and the Lebanese Film Fund-an Initiative of the Fondation Liban Cinema. Additionally, the film received funding from the Doha Film Institute, the Red Sea Fund and the Atlas Workshops of the Marrakech International Film Festival, and won the Mactari Mixing Auditorium Award and Titra Films Award at the Final Cut in Venice Workshop.
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01-05-2025
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Malmö Arab Film Festival to screen documentary ‘Diaries From Lebanon'
The docudrama, set in Lebanon, is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Myriam El Hajj's Lebanese feature-length documentary Diaries From Lebanon is set to be screened at the Malmö Arab Film Festival (MAFF) on May 2. El-Hajj's documentary delves into the lives of Georges, Joumana and Perla Joe, each representing a different generation with unique perspectives on reshaping Lebanon. However, as the country grapples with disruptions and personal quests unfold, they are confronted with the question — can our dreams survive in a world in turmoil? Diaries From Lebanon (in Arabic Mitl 'Osas el Hob, or Like Love Stories) is a joint production between Lebanon, France, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The film was written, directed, and co-filmed by Myriam El Hajj, with contributions from Jihad Saadé and Mohamed Siam. It was produced by Georges Schoucair of Abbout Productions (Lebanon) and Laurent Ruszniewski of GoGoGo Films (France). Anita Perez and Stéphanie Sicard handled the editing. MAD World, a subsidiary of MAD Solutions, is responsible for the film's global sales. The documentary features author and activist Joumana Haddad, Lebanese war veteran Georges Moufarej, and artist and activist Perla Joe Maalouli. Diaries From Lebanon received support from various organisations, including the Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée (CNC), the Fonds Image de la Francophonie, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, International Media Support (IMS), Visions Sud Est with the support of the SDC, and the Lebanese Film Fund-an Initiative of the Fondation Liban Cinema. Additionally, the film received funding from the Doha Film Institute, the Red Sea Fund and the Atlas Workshops of the Marrakech International Film Festival, and won the Mactari Mixing Auditorium Award and Titra Films Award at the Final Cut in Venice Workshop.
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07-04-2025
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MAD Solutions to showcase eight films at 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival
With a diverse lineup spanning intimate stories and political narratives, MAD Solutions continues to champion Arab cinema on the international stage. MAD Solutions is set to present eight standout titles from its diverse distribution slate at the 15th Malmö Arab Film Festival, running from April 29 to May 1. The selection includes five short films and three features, all competing in the festival's official competition, with their directors expected to attend. Leading the feature film lineup is Diaries from Lebanon by Myriam El Hajj, a personal and political reflection chronicling four tumultuous years in Lebanon. Premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, the film is both a national memoir and a meditation on resilience amid chaos. Also featured is the dark comedy Thank You for Banking with Us, by Palestinian filmmaker Laila Abbas. The film centres on two estranged sisters attempting a heist to secure their inheritance in the wake of their father's death. Starring Clara Khoury and Yassmine El Massry, the film had its world premiere at BFI London and its MENA premiere at El Gouna Film Festival. Hind Meddeb's Sudan Remember Us rounds out the feature selection with a poignant documentary on youth resistance in Khartoum. From moments of joy to exile and repression, the film—acclaimed after its Venice premiere—captures a defining chapter in Sudanese history. The short film offerings begin with Upshot by Maha Haj, a Palestinian drama that unfolds on a remote farm where a couple's fragile relationship is shaken by a stranger's arrival. The film was awarded the Pardino d'Oro at Locarno Film Festival. Nya by Imene Ayadi, set during Algeria's 1994 civil war, follows a young girl's innocent wish for her father's return amidst escalating violence. The film has travelled extensively on the festival circuit, including stops in Algeria, the Netherlands, South Africa, and France. Yasir Faiz's Bougainvillea portrays the resilience of six women imprisoned during Sudan's 2018 revolution, while Abu Judy by Adel Ahmed Yehia, an Egyptian short, tells the emotional story of a father-daughter bond tested by sudden adversity. Premiering at the Cairo International Film Festival, it explores the complexities of childhood and familial love. The final entry, Loss by Rami Kassis, is a harrowing account of migrants travelling through the desert, based on true events. The film premiered at Tunisia's Carthage Film Festival.
