Seventeen years of civil war in Lebanon ended in 1990, leading to the systematic reconstruction of Beirut starting in September 1994.
Synopsis
Seventeen years of civil war in Lebanon ended in 1990, leading to the systematic reconstruction of Beirut starting in September 1994.
Synopsis
Randa Chahal Sabbag returns to Beirut in September 1994, two years after the end of a civil war that lasted from 1975 to 1990. She reflects on her family's experiences during the conflict, using personal archives, family videos, and 16 mm films. Interviews with her mother in Tripoli, her sister in Paris, and her brother in Beirut provide insight into their lives. The film pays tribute to her father, who died during the war, as the city begins its reconstruction.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Randa Chahal Sabbag, a woman director from Lebanon.
- See personal family interviews in Tripoli, Paris, and Beirut.
- Find out about Beirut's reconstruction after 17 years of war.
Did You Know
- The civil war in Lebanon lasted for 15 years, from 1975 to 1990.
- Randa Chahal Sabbag's father died during the Lebanese civil war.
- The film features family videos and archives from 1975 to 1994.
- The documentary was released in 1995, one year after the war ended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did the civil war in Lebanon begin?
The civil war in Lebanon began in 1975.
Who is Randa Chahal Sabbag?
Randa Chahal Sabbag is a Lebanese film-maker whose family was politically and militarily involved in the conflict.
What type of footage does Randa Chahal Sabbag use in her film?
She uses archives, family videos, and 16 mm films made between 1975 and 1994.
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