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20087 minPGdoc-short

P.S. Beirut, Chapter One

20087 minPGdoc-short

A lost briefcase belonging to Walter Benjamin went missing when his body was found in Beirut.

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Michael H. Shamberg

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A lost briefcase belonging to Walter Benjamin went missing when his body was found in Beirut.

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Michael H. Shambergdirector

Etel Adnanwriter

Fouad Elkourycast

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Michael Shamberg travels to Beirut in 2008, seeking the lost briefcase of philosopher Walter Benjamin. The briefcase disappeared after Benjamin's death, leaving behind questions about his final moments. This seven-minute documentary serves as the first chapter in a series dedicated to uncovering the fate of the briefcase. Shamberg's personal reflections intertwine with the historical context of Benjamin's life and the city of Beirut, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the philosopher's legacy.

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