Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano (2023)

  • NR
  • 07/03/2023 (CZ)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 27m

Overview

On August 4th, 2020, the catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut leaves a large part of the Lebanese capital in ruins. In the midst of the chaos, a troubled film crew face an overwhelming decision: to continue the production of their movie or abandon it? As they face the aftermath of the catastrophe, they are torn between their firm belief in the transformative power of cinema and a deep sense of cynicism about its ability to effect change in a nation plagued by economic turmoil and societal collapse. Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano chronicles their struggles and highlights the crew's resilience as they strive to find meaning and purpose in their work amidst the devastation.

Cyril Aris

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Mounia Akl's headshot

Mounia Akl

Joe Saade's headshot

Joe Saade

Georges Schoucair's headshot

Georges Schoucair

Myriam Sassine's headshot

Myriam Sassine

Abla Khoury's headshot

Abla Khoury

Raja Zgheib's headshot

Raja Zgheib

Ceana Restom's headshot

Ceana Restom

Geana Restom's headshot

Geana Restom

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