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Beirut: Eye of the Storm

202175 minGdocumentary

Four women document the October 2019 uprising in Beirut, but by early 2020, Covid-19 brings the city to a standstill.

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Four women document the October 2019 uprising in Beirut, but by early 2020, Covid-19 brings the city to a standstill.

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Mai Masri

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In October 2019, journalist Hanine and Iraqi camerawoman Lujain join artist sisters Noel and Michelle in Beirut to document the city's uprising. Their work captures a moment filled with hope and aspirations for change. However, as Covid-19 sweeps through the region months later, the vibrant energy of the protests fades, leaving the city in lockdown. The film reflects on the shifting dynamics of activism and creativity during a time of crisis.

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