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After the explosion in the Port of Beirut and the fall of several governments, Lebanon’s economy is on life support. At the heart of its financial troubles is deep corruption, with those in power lining their pockets while leaving the nation literally in the dark, as power blackouts result from shady oil deals. Meanwhile, dangerous chemical pollutants from energy plants are allowed to fill the na…

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Wine and War

Lebanon | 2021

Woven into Lebanon’s ancient history is a rich tradition of wine-making. Unravelling the story of the world’s first wine merchants, this is a complex testament to the Lebanese people’s courage in the face of adversity, and a deep dive into the history of a nation which has bred masters of crisis management; a skill personified by the winemakers, who for thousands of years have gone about their wo…

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Shock Wave

Lebanon | 2020

On a hot August evening in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, a catastrophic explosion ripped through the city. It looked like a scene from a disaster movie, but it was real. As the shocking event unfolded, people around the city captured the moment, and its aftermath, on their phones. These videos soon went viral. This documentary tells the stories of many of those who filmed the blast as well as s…

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Welcome to Ouzville

Lebanon | 2020

According to common belief, Ouzai is a militia stronghold. A place of extreme poverty and illegal trafficking of car parts, drugs, and criminals. Cut off by the Lebanese state, it became a safe haven for gangs and remained a neglected and impoverished slum for 40 years. Yet, for one visionary and a team of street artists and volunteers, Ouzai is a place to build dreams.

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Lebanon's Abandoned Children

Lebanon | 2020

Nearly one month after the deadly explosion in Beirut's port, which killed at least 190 people, the situation in the country is critical. Already in crisis, today the pressing need is to reconstruct the city and help the abandoned children.

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Trading Misery

Lebanon | 2014

As the Middle East becomes increasingly hostile, many are desperate to flee. But their desperation is profiting unscrupulous smugglers, who sell them their dream, often at an unimaginable price.

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Remnants of a War

Lebanon | 2010

The war never ended for the Lebanese Cluster Bomb Removal Team. They tirelessly hunt for the hundreds of thousands of unexploded cluster munitions that rained down in the 2006 war. Every discovery could mean death, or one more life saved. Yet as the tension builds, the spirit and humour of these people shine through.

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