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200423 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

BerlinBeirut

200423 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Myrna Maakaron reflects on her experiences in Berlin and Beirut, exploring how the historical narratives of occupation and division shape contemporary life in both cities.

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Myrna Maakaron reflects on her experiences in Berlin and Beirut, exploring how the historical narratives of occupation and division shape contemporary life in both cities.

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Myrna Maakarondirector

Zeina Bassilcast

Thomas Chacracast

Sami Cheikhacast

Tamara Cheikhacast

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Myrna Maakaron shares her experiences in Berlin and Beirut, two cities marked by occupation, destruction, and division. The film intertwines her personal stories with the historical narratives of both locations. As she reflects on her adventures and memories, the viewer sees how the past continues to shape life in these urban spaces. The film captures the lingering echoes of history while revealing the vibrancy of contemporary life in both cities.

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