Out of Combat

Country: Lebanon | Running Time: 17 min | Year: 2023

Synopsis:

Two journalists, seasoned war cameraman Kamal and rookie reporter Walid, venture to cover breaking news at the tense Lebanese-Palestinian border. As they navigate a region scarred by decades of conflict, their mission to document unfolding events takes a dramatic turn, thrusting them into the heart of the very conflict they came to report.


Directors: Jaafar Fadi El Assal

Jaafar El Assal, Palestinian and raised in Lebanon, where he developed a deep passion for cinema and storytelling. With a keen eye for visual aesthetics and a desire to give voice to the marginalized, he began his career as a filmmaker, creating documentaries and narrative films that explore themes of identity, resistance, and human rights. As a Palestinian living in diaspora, he brings a unique perspective to his work, infusing his stories with personal experience and cultural richness. His films have been recognized for their artistic merit and social impact, earning critical acclaim and screening at festivals around the world. Through his art, Jaafar El Assal, continues to advocate for justice and equality, using the power of cinema to inspire empathy and understanding across borders.


Writers: Jaafar Fadi El Assal | Producers: Jaafar Fadi El Assal, Fadi Abdelkader El Assal, Yara Najib Akl | DOP: Rami Hankash | Sound: Elie Samra | Language: Arabic | Subtitle: English