Over ten years, the filmmaker lived in 21 different homes across seven countries and ten cities after leaving Lebanon in 2006.
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Over ten years, the filmmaker lived in 21 different homes across seven countries and ten cities after leaving Lebanon in 2006.
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Synopsis
Rawane Nassif reflects on a decade of displacement after leaving Lebanon in 2006. Over ten years, she lives in seven countries and ten cities, experiencing life in 21 different homes. Each location holds memories of sleeping in 21 beds, cooking in 21 kitchens, and cleaning 21 bathrooms. Nassif conveys the emotional burden of packing her life into two suitcases and a backpack. As she acknowledges that others now occupy her former spaces, the film addresses the challenge of finding belonging amid constant change.
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Why Watch
- Meet filmmaker Rawane Nassif from Lebanon.
- Find out about life in 21 different homes.
- See the impact of displacement across ten cities.
Did You Know
- The filmmaker lived in seven countries over ten years.
- Nassif recounts sleeping in 21 different beds.
- The film features 21 kitchens and 21 bathrooms.
- The documentary is 12 minutes long.
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Who directed the documentary 'Turtles Are Always Home'?
Rawane Nassif directed 'Turtles Are Always Home'.
How long is the documentary 'Turtles Are Always Home'?
The documentary has a duration of 12 minutes.
In how many countries did the filmmaker live after leaving Lebanon?
The filmmaker lived in seven countries after leaving Lebanon.
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