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Tout ça et plus (It's all in Lebanon)

  • Tout ça et plus (It's all in Lebanon)
Genre : Political
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2012
Format : Feature
Running time : 62 (in minutes)
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Based on the main events that took place in Lebanon since the end of civil war, it's is a journey through the icons of modern Lebanon: a country torn between violence, lust and amnesia.


Wissam Charaf traces the recent history and identity of Lebanon through its political campaigns, PR imagery and pop videos. And most importantly, how has Lebanon fared in nation-building - through image-making - over the 20 years since the Civil War ended? A must-see for all those involved in politics, advertising, public relations and the media.

Lebanon, United Arab Emirates/2011/Arabic, French dialogue with English subtitles/Colour/HDCam/62 mins

Director: Wissam Charaf

Producer: Monika Borgmann, Pierre Sarraf, Reine Razzouk

Scriptwriter: Wissam Charaf

Cinematographer: Talal Khoury

Composer: Wissam Charaf

Editor: Anne De Mo

Voice Cast: Fadi Abi Samra


2011 | 8th DIFF - Dubai International FilmFest | 7-14 december 2011
* Selection: Arabian Nights
* World Premiere
www.dubaifilmfest.com/films_2011/films.php?id=13781

Summary for official catalogues

Based on the main events that took place in Lebanon since the end of civil war, it's is a journey through the icons of modern Lebanon: a country torn between violence, lust and amnesia.

Partners

  • Media, Sports and Entertainment Group (MSE)
  • Persuaders cultural club

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