Basic Info
Release: July 03, 2023
Runtime: 87 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.0/10 (1 votes)
Status: Released
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Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
2023
87 min
⭐ 6.0/10
1 votes
Overview
On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew face an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- Lebanon
- Germany
Spoken Languages
- Arabic ar
- French fr
- English en
Cast
Mounia Akl
Joe Saade
Georges Schoucair
Myriam Sassine
Abla Khoury
Raja Zgheib
Ceana Restom
Geana Restom
Nadia Charbel
Wael Dib
Mathieu Sfeir
Liliane Chacar Khoury
Crew
Cyril Aris
Screenplay
Cyril Aris
Director
Myriam Sassine
Producer
Katharina Weser
Producer
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