Beirut Diaries

Lebanon, 2006, 80 min, Documentary

Directed by: Mai Masri

Festivals & Awards:

First Prize, Institut du Monde Arabe Film Festival, Paris , France 2006
Special Tribute, Ismailia International Film Festival, Egypt, 2006
Nominated for Best Documentary, Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Australia 07

Through the story of a young woman from Beirut, the film explores the role of young people in the critical transformations that took place in Lebanon in the period extending from the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri to the massive Israeli offensive of July 2006.

Through the turbulent experience of Nadine and her young friends, their dreams and disillusions, the film looks at the crucial questions facing Lebanon at this decisive turning point in its history.

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