Synopsis:
A portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighborhoods of the city, the scene of an infamous massacre in 1982
Directors: Stephen Gerard Kelly & Garry Keane
Stephen Gerard Kelly
Stephen Gerard Kelly, a cinematographer from Dublin, has worked globally, capturing stories of human rights, equity, and injustice. With a background as a Chartered Engineer and studies in photography and video in New York, Stephen has exhibited his work at prestigious festivals like Les Rencontres d'Arles and Visa Pour l'Image. He has collaborated with major advertising companies, non-profits, and indie filmmakers, and spent six years documenting vulnerable communities in Beirut. Stephen continues to create impactful documentaries and films worldwide.
Garry Keane
Garry Keane, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, studied Journalism, Photography, and Film at the London College of Communication and the Irish National Film School. Over 20 years, he has directed over 100 hours of documentaries across 20 countries, earning 20 Irish Film & Television Award nominations and winning 9, including Best Director twice. His feature documentary GAZA premiered at Sundance 2019 and won 9 awards at international festivals, cementing his reputation as a master storyteller.
Producers: Brendan J. Byrne | Editing: Zeina Aboul-Hosn, Iseult Howlett | DOP: Stephen Gerard Kelly | Sound: Peter Blayney | Music: Tim Harries, David Holmes | Language: Arabic | Subtitle: English